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Is there an over the counter treatment for wound infection
A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Morris Westfriedanswered
Dermatology 48 years experience
See surgeon: The area needs to be evaluated cleaned or even derided to remove revitalized tissue and then packed and monitored for progress. Culture and appropriat... Read More
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Dr. Scott Bolhackanswered
Wound care 37 years experience
Infected wound: Are you sure about a wound 'infection'? You should not attempt to make this decision yourself. Bacteria are all over the body and are certainly in you... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mark Hoepfneranswered
Surgery 41 years experience
Cleaning: A doctor would prescribe proper wound cleaning treatments. Surgically opening part of the wound to allow the infection or fluid to drain. Testing for ... Read More
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Dr. Bret Boyleanswered
Wound care 30 years experience
Proper evaluation: The appropriate treatment will depend on what the wound needs. Sometimes partial opening is necessary with clean out and good wound care, while other ... Read More
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4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Arnold Zuckmananswered
44 years experience
Terbinafine: Oral terbinafine is the most reliable treatment for toenail fungus. It requires a prescription and most drs.Will do some blood work. It still leaves a... Read More
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5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Dr. David Hettingeranswered
Podiatry 38 years experience
Keep in mind...: The fda has recently come out with a blanket statement that toenail fungus can not be cured. It is managed by a number of modalities, but it can alwa... Read More
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5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Grace Akoh-Arreyanswered
Pharmacy 18 years experience
Antifungal: If you have been previously diagnosed by a doctor with a yeast infection then common anti-fungal vaginal remedies include 1 day, 3 days, 7 days regime... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Diane Minichanswered
Family Medicine 39 years experience
Shouldn't hurt: It should not hurt you, if you still have symptoms see your doctor to get a correct diagnosis and treatment.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Different options: Natural approaches to yeast infections: 1. Wear underwear that is cotton vice synthetic 2. If you have a yeast infection avoid wearing underpants when... Read More
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5.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Eval: Although cranberry juice and increased water hydration works for some people, i think the best bet is to see your physician for tx.
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A 32-year-old female asked:
Dr. Al Hegabanswered
Allergy and Immunology 42 years experience
Propylene glycol: is an inactive ingredient, so you need to reathe labels carefully or ask the pharat the drug store to help you out, best wishes
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577 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Dennis Higginbothamanswered
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology 32 years experience
Several: There are several over the counter medications specifically used to treat fungal vaginitis - most f them work about 2 out of 3 times. If you use an o... Read More
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5.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. John Leander Poanswered
Infectious Disease 20 years experience
No, with exceptions: Typically it is necessary to be treated with antibiotics if a staph infection occurs. However, exceptions include 1) a small abscess that can be easil... Read More
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