Question 1

i also have mrsa skin infection, i had hepatitis, but now i am free of it, i'm a mess.

Accepted Answer

Complex medical: Having multiple medical issues can be very overwhelming! Please continue to go to your medical and mental health appointments. Try making small changes to your regimen each day such as taking the stairs instead of the elevator or cutting out sugary drinks from your diet. You may also try joining support groups for diabetes for example. Don't give up! With time and effort things will improve!

Question 2

i have a skin infection that had been going on for a while and it's getting worse, i think it's ring worm but i'm not sure.

Accepted Answer

Hard to say: Hard to say much without more detailed history and a photo.  If you think it looks like ringworm and you don't have a fever or rapidly progressing rash, try an over the counter antifungal for a week.  Generic Clotrimasole will work.  Continue for several weeks twice a day until clear. If at any point it worsens again, you will need to be seen. I hear great things about your health system!

Question 3

could i confuse skin infection for herpes?

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Yes: Herpes itself is usually a skin infection. There are many bacteria that can cause skin infection as there are viruses. Fungal infections are also skin infection. It is not always clear to a doc the specific type of organism causing infection. Herpes will often look different when infecting different body parts: fingers, mouth, genitals (different male vs female).

Question 4

what are common skin infections in summer?

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Many: Bites, photosensitive eruptions, poison ivy, phytophoto dermatitis (plant induced), seabather's eruption, sunburns!

Question 5

could oral pills work for skin infections?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: If a skin infection is caused by bacteria, then an oral antibiotic might be helpful in treating the process.  It would be best to visit a clinic / doc / provider in your area to have the skin problem evaluated and diagnosed.  Once the problem is diagnosed, then the most appropriate therapy can be started based upon the diagnosis.  Be well.

Question 6

how do i know if my skin infection is healing?

Accepted Answer

Thanks for asking!: The pain, the redness, the swelling, the warmth around it should all be improving.

Question 7

what are signs i got skin infection from my makeup?

Accepted Answer

Pus: Clogged hair follicles with acne like pus pimples would be sign of skin infection. Stop and discard makeup and see doctor fortress, ENT with topical or oral antibiotics.

Question 8

how can one diagnose staphylococcal skin infection?

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Clinical history: The diagnosis of most skin infections is made by the pattern of symptoms and physical exam findings. However, it is not usually possible to know without cultur whether the infection is caused by the staph bacteria or another bacteria, like group a beta-hemolytic streptococcus (strep pyogenes). A culture of any weeping or abcess will help determine if staph is present.

Question 9

how long does it take for skin infection swelling to go down?

Accepted Answer

Varies: Depends on severity and tissue levels as well as location of infection. Heat should dissipate and redness resolve and swelling will decrease over a few ads. Bromelain orally along with antibiotic can reduce swelling faster often within 24-48 hours.

Question 10

which  staphylococcal skin infection is considered the most serious?

Accepted Answer

Toxic shock syndrome: It can cause death in hours. Read more about it here: www.Ncbi.Nlm.Nih.Gov/pubmedhealth/pmh0001676/.

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I also have mrsa skin infection, i had hepatitis, but now i am free of it, i'm a mess.

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I have a skin infection that had been going on for a while and it's getting worse, i think it's ring worm but i'm not sure.

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Could i confuse skin infection for herpes?

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What are common skin infections in summer?

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Could oral pills work for skin infections?

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How do i know if my skin infection is healing?

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What are signs i got skin infection from my makeup?

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How can one diagnose staphylococcal skin infection?

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How long does it take for skin infection swelling to go down?

A member asked:

Which staphylococcal skin infection is considered the most serious?

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