Question 1

how good are blood tests for hsv 1 and 2? i have adult acne, folliculitis, sometimes skin boils, and i occasionally get pimples in my groin area and even on the shaft of my penis. i've had several negative blood tests for hsv 1 and 2. concern?

Accepted Answer

: Rapid serologic testing has positive and negative predictive values of 92 and 99 percent, respectively. It means if you are tested negative, 99 percent you do not have HSV infection. Because you were tested (-) many times so chance of HSV infection is almost zero by statistics.

Question 2

found dime sized lump (underarm) no blood or puss no history of acne boils etc. having pain in breast same side as lump been there 3-4 weeks help?

Accepted Answer

See you doctor: An unresolved lump with pain requires immediate evaluation and advise from a doctor.

Question 3

i love having scalp and face  massage got worried about hiv . if my masseuse is hiv and has bleeding hands i know he cannot penetrate my skin from scratches  . but do pimple or rashes on face and scalp   provide access to blood stream ? no worries ?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely. minimum.: First of all, who doesn't love a good face and scalp massage?  Regardless of HIV status, anyone with bleeding hands ought to attend to the bleeding before touching anyone else.  Make sure your masseuse washes hands before touching you. These are simple hygene.  Also if you have any open wound or skin break, you ought to tend to that, let them heal, and delay massages from strangers.

Question 4

i am having a problem with my skin specially facial area with a lot of pimples and acne which releases yelowish infected blood leaving permanent mark.

Accepted Answer

Acne: Looks like you are having acute acne manifestation. Consult a dermatologist.

Question 5

reoccurring pimple on a 6 year old scar. lots of blood, little puss. i never had acne. why does it keep coming?

Accepted Answer

Pimple: That pimple may be a sign of a chronic infection. See a dermatologist or a surgeon to get a definitive diagnosis.

Question 6

im suffering from acne on my face and back, i have bad scaring, black heads and at times pimples like boils. i have tried retin a, but after birth the acne started again. i was advised to go on yaz prevrntion tablets with flucloxacillin 250mg twice a day

Accepted Answer

Try it: Birth control pills have been used to regulate hormone levels for patients that suffer from acne. Consult with your OB/GYN or primary physician. Hope this helps.

Question 7

i've rosacea near nose and on cheeks. i don't have acne pimples. i've redness, small rash and visible blood vessels near nose. does it mean my nose is enlarged or will enlarge in future? if it does, will i notice it or it can be very slight change?

Accepted Answer

: Having visible blood vessels near your nose does not mean that your nose is enlarged or that it will enlarge in the future. See a dermatologist for the best treatment options for your skin condition so that your symptoms will be controlled. Good luck!

Question 8

what could be the reason why i keep getting boils and bad acne?

Accepted Answer

It&#x27;s just you: People with severe acne have no lifestyle, hygiene or diet differences from their age-and-sex-matched peers. If you have bad acne, and topical benzoyl peroxide has not cleared you in two weeks, get with your physician and stop listening to what anybody else tells you is the problem.

Question 9

my bilirubin is 1.4 after a recent blood test. id this concerning for you? dont think i ever had one above range before. also, my estradiolis always seeming above range, why is that? does this cause acne, because im breaking out. male 29yr?

Accepted Answer

: Mild elevations of Bilirubin in the absence of Liver disease(normal SGOT/SGPT) is a well known congenital abnormality which goes by the name Gilbert Syndrome. it is harmless condition, so no further testing is required.
As for your elevated estradiol, you should seek a consultation with an Endocrinologist who can investigate it further. I do not expect any serious underlying condition but confirm

Question 10

help with acne, caused by pcos. and i have factor v laiden blood.

Accepted Answer

Not without exam: Acne is a label that includes a variety of forms/intensities of skin change. The treatment of each type differs, so there is no single answer. Although many look at it as a rite of teen passage some have acne well into their 30's and beyond. You need to find a dermatologist you can develop a skin care plan that can vary with changing needs &amp; begin the process.

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How good are blood tests for hsv 1 and 2? i have adult acne, folliculitis, sometimes skin boils, and i occasionally get pimples in my groin area and even on the shaft of my penis. i've had several negative blood tests for hsv 1 and 2. concern?

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Found dime sized lump (underarm) no blood or puss no history of acne boils etc. having pain in breast same side as lump been there 3-4 weeks help?

A member asked:

I love having scalp and face massage got worried about hiv . if my masseuse is hiv and has bleeding hands i know he cannot penetrate my skin from scratches . but do pimple or rashes on face and scalp provide access to blood stream ? no worries ?

A member asked:

I am having a problem with my skin specially facial area with a lot of pimples and acne which releases yelowish infected blood leaving permanent mark.

A member asked:

Reoccurring pimple on a 6 year old scar. lots of blood, little puss. i never had acne. why does it keep coming?

A member asked:

Im suffering from acne on my face and back, i have bad scaring, black heads and at times pimples like boils. i have tried retin a, but after birth the acne started again. i was advised to go on yaz prevrntion tablets with flucloxacillin 250mg twice a day

A member asked:

I've rosacea near nose and on cheeks. i don't have acne pimples. i've redness, small rash and visible blood vessels near nose. does it mean my nose is enlarged or will enlarge in future? if it does, will i notice it or it can be very slight change?

A member asked:

What could be the reason why i keep getting boils and bad acne?

A member asked:

My bilirubin is 1.4 after a recent blood test. id this concerning for you? dont think i ever had one above range before. also, my estradiolis always seeming above range, why is that? does this cause acne, because im breaking out. male 29yr?

A member asked:

Help with acne, caused by pcos. and i have factor v laiden blood.

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