Question 1

if i touch the herpes infection with a latex glove then take off the glove then touch my face will the glove protected me and keep me safe ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The gloves are protective. That's why we physician wear gloves sometimes.

Question 2

have a gum infection and face keeps swelling ?

Accepted Answer

See a dentist !: If your gums are infected you will need to see a local dentist for treatment. Please call asap. Could be  from your gums or your teeth.

Question 3

how long for antibiotics to clear up a face infection?

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Ten days: Ten days or longer.

Question 4

how can you cure a collagen injection infection to the face?

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Antibiotics & drain: Evacuation, or drainage of the infected area plumuse of appropriate antibiotic are the course of action that are most likely to produce the best result.
However if this is due tomtrunallergy, it is unlikely to produce a change and antihistamines and steroids my be a better option.

Question 5

what causes a fungus infection on a child's head, and what can be used to treat it?

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Oral medicine: Tinea capitis is the name of the most common fungal infection that children get on the scalp.  A common way to get it is by close contact with another person, and especially sharing hairbrushes, barettes, hair rollers, hats, etc.  There is also a form that is transmitted by pets (cats and dogs.)  it is treated by taking an oral prescription medicine (pills or liquid) for up to 6-12 weeks.

Question 6

the head part of my penis is now dark in colour. almost black. is this an infection?

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Unlikely: In the absence of any pain or lesions, unlikely to be a sign of infection or other abnormality other than normal color variation that occurs dependent on blood flow and temperature.

Question 7

several bumps appear on the ack of my head @ the hair line with infection, how do i treat these how can i treat these bumps and get them to go away

Accepted Answer

Bumps back of scalp: Some people, most often men develope pimple bumps on the back of their scalp, and these are worse if the man or his barber shave the neck where it meets the scalp.  Some of these men then develop scar bumps, called keloids in these pimples. This disease is called acne keloidalis nuchae, and while it is not dangerous, it is chronic and difficult to treat.  You need to see a skin doctor.

Question 8

taking cefdinik 600mg for 3 days for severe sinusitis infection, now headache all throughout head worse. should i stop taking or wait a little longer?

Accepted Answer

See ENT: You should be getting some relief, not worsening.  See an ENT who may wash out your sinuses and prescribe a decongestant in addition to antibiotic.

Question 9

i woke up with a patch of hair missing from my head,is that an infection or am i loosing hair given that we dont have a history of hair lose in my fam?

Accepted Answer

Hard to: Say. See a dermatologist for an eval. An infection seems likely

Question 10

there's been a mo. now & still have a pink/darker skin on face from an infection. got lighter but it doesn't seem get lighter then.will it b permanent?

Accepted Answer

Completion: Your condition is not permanent. Try using a moisturizer like virgin coconut oil to lighten your skin.

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How can you cure a collagen injection infection to the face?

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What causes a fungus infection on a child's head, and what can be used to treat it?

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The head part of my penis is now dark in colour. almost black. is this an infection?

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Several bumps appear on the ack of my head @ the hair line with infection, how do i treat these how can i treat these bumps and get them to go away

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Taking cefdinik 600mg for 3 days for severe sinusitis infection, now headache all throughout head worse. should i stop taking or wait a little longer?

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I woke up with a patch of hair missing from my head,is that an infection or am i loosing hair given that we dont have a history of hair lose in my fam?

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There's been a mo. now & still have a pink/darker skin on face from an infection. got lighter but it doesn't seem get lighter then.will it b permanent?

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