Question 1

what could be causing my facial infections, and how can i prevent them?

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Your fingers: Make sure you hands are clean whenever you touch your face.  Sounds simple but essential.

Question 2

how to clear up facial fungus infection?

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See your doctor: See our doctor to determine if it is a fungal infection and to get what would be the best treatment , .

Question 3

treated my facial staph infection in october, and its back already in january. im heartbroken, will i have ongoing facial staph infections recur for the rest of my life? i decolonized my nose with bactroban, but its back.can it ever be treated fully?

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Get it treated and?: It is not that common to have recurrent ataph infections of the face.
Recurrence occurs in people 
Who have weak immune system
People who have eczema
People who have diabetes
Those who are chronic carrieirs of staph in their nose
I suggest you treat the present infection and discuss with your doctor to test you for Diabetse and immune system if it keeps recurring
Do you pick on your face constsnt?

Question 4

had a yeast infection that cleared with 2 pills of diflucan. 
rash,bumps on sides of mouth, flaky skin, bumps and burning sensation appeared on face, . i thght it was a facial yeast infection but dr said its eczema. prescribed face cream unsuccessful?

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Facial rash, burning: What is described may be impetigo, which is a dermatitis caused by usually a Streptococcus A or a Staphylococcus Aureus bacterial infection.  See your healthcare provider for a culture and treatment.

Question 5

i am sure i have a sinus infection. facial pain. painful when breathing cold air. dizzyness?

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Sinus symptoms:  These symptoms could be related to inflammation or infection.  A medical assessment would help to determine the diagnose and a treatment plan. Take care.

Question 6

my 9 year old daughter appears to have a sinus infection( facial pain, stuffyness, cough for a week, we have been to the pediatrician twice  and she is now on antibiotic but the past three night prior she has been vomiting on when lying down and trying to

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Inner ear issue?: Inner ear is balance organ, often affected by sinus infection. Often positional vertigo, nausea, vomiting. Call your doc.

Question 7

is it possible to have a sinus infection without facial pain?

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Yes: If you think you have a sinus infection, see an ENT (eyes.Ears.Nose.Throat) specialist to confirm. I have seen patients with sinus infections (and even polyps) and not apparent pain.

Question 8

can a sinus infection cause facial numbness?

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Potentially: Swelling within the sinus could potentially impact the infraorbital nerve, causing numbness in the cheek area.  If it persisted after treatment of the sinus infection, you should be evaluated by your doctor to rule-out any other pathology.

Question 9

how soon after hiv infection can facial wasting, lipodystrophy, atrophy occur?

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Now rare.: Hiv facial wasting is thought to be caused by some of the older HIV drugs, such as d4t and azt (zidovudine). Since those drugs are no longer routinely used, facial atrophy is rarely seen these days. To answer your question, it usually became visible a few months after the drugs were started.

Question 10

does ear infection cause facial & neck swelling?

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Possibly: A bad infection can lead to this. That is why you should be seen by a doctor and treated.

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What could be causing my facial infections, and how can i prevent them?

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How to clear up facial fungus infection?

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Treated my facial staph infection in october, and its back already in january. im heartbroken, will i have ongoing facial staph infections recur for the rest of my life? i decolonized my nose with bactroban, but its back.can it ever be treated fully?

A member asked:

Had a yeast infection that cleared with 2 pills of diflucan. rash,bumps on sides of mouth, flaky skin, bumps and burning sensation appeared on face, . i thght it was a facial yeast infection but dr said its eczema. prescribed face cream unsuccessful?

A member asked:

I am sure i have a sinus infection. facial pain. painful when breathing cold air. dizzyness?

A member asked:

My 9 year old daughter appears to have a sinus infection( facial pain, stuffyness, cough for a week, we have been to the pediatrician twice and she is now on antibiotic but the past three night prior she has been vomiting on when lying down and trying to

A member asked:

Is it possible to have a sinus infection without facial pain?

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Can a sinus infection cause facial numbness?

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How soon after hiv infection can facial wasting, lipodystrophy, atrophy occur?

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Does ear infection cause facial & neck swelling?

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