Question 1

helloo what is the best antibiotics to be used for skin infection? ?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Choices of antibiotics are made based upon their effectiveness against the particular organism causing the infection, the patient in whom the infection is occurring and a variety of other factors. You need to discuss this with the doctor who has diagnosed your "skin infection".  Best wishes and good luck.

Question 2

i have a skin infection and need an antibiotic but allergic to penicillin? what antibiotic is good?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It would depend on the type of penicillin allergy you had and the type of skin infection. If you just had a rash from penicillin and you do not have an MRSA infection cephalosporins like Keflex would be fine.  If immediate hypersensitivity to penicillin, clindamycin, Doxycycline or septra (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) would be options.

Question 3

how long is it supposed to it take for antibiotics to work on a skin infection?

Accepted Answer

24-72 hrs: It generally takes up to 72 hrs for the antibiotics to mount a response to an infection.

Question 4

on average, how long does it take for an oral antibiotic for a skin infection take to take effect?

Accepted Answer

Hard to say!: There are lots of different germs that can cause infections. No antibiotic helps them all. Doctors make an educated guess of which antibiotic has a good chance of working,(depending on location, health of person &amp; symptoms of the infection), if they don't take a sample for culture, That drug may be effective, partially effective or ineffective, only time will tell. F/u if no change at all in 2-3 d

Question 5

i have a stubborn skin infection that has been treated with antibiotics for 4 weeks now. no improvement. what could my dr try next? i am concerned

Accepted Answer

Need right diagnosis: Diagnosis needs to be re-evaluated. Maybe it is not infection. Was a culture taken or any other test to confirm that this is an infection. If it is an infection, it is essential to determine what type: bacteria, fungus, virus etc. The diagnosis should be as specific as possible so that proper treatment can be obtained. Sometimes an incision is needed to drain the infection out. Discuss with your d.

Question 6

is there an antibiotic to prevent common skin infections?

Accepted Answer

Except under...: ...Very specific circumstances, antibiotics are used to treat infections, not prevent them.  The use of antibiotics when no antibiotic susceptible infection is present is probably responsible for the increase in drug resistant bacterial infections.  The best prevention for common skin infections is good hygiene.

Question 7

how long until should i take an antibiotic for skin infection until it s safe to assume it is not working and i should contact my physician?

Accepted Answer

See below: If you have no apparent improvement within 3-5 days or if the area appears to be, worsening or other significant symptoms, get rechecked.  The antibiotic may not be covering a resistant species.

Question 8

have been prescribed the antibiotic  zimivir1000 for a skin infection and i am trying to fall pregnant, is this safe to take? thanks

Accepted Answer

Maybe ok: Zimivir is not a U.S. Medication. Some websites say zimivir is acyclovir, which is used to treat herpes. Acyclovir is considered safe to take during pregnancy. One should ask the prescribing doctor about it.

Question 9

which antibiotic should be given to a patient with low white blood count and who has high alt for complicated skin infection? is klaricid fine?

Accepted Answer

Need ID specialist: There are a number of newer, more potent antibiotics available.  In view of the other medical problems present, you should ask for a consultation or referral to an infectious disease specialist.

Question 10

how long will it take for a tiny soft skin infection to heal on an antibiotic . i have been on for 3 full days and have 4 more days to go on antibiotic and this tiny sore is still red?

Accepted Answer

: Best to finish the antibiotics then evaluate the skin infection. The area where the infection was can still stay a pinkish-red color for some time after the infection is treated. It takes time to fade. What is most important is to finish all the antibiotics. Follow-up with your doctor if any concerns after the antibiotics are done.

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Helloo what is the best antibiotics to be used for skin infection? ?

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I have a skin infection and need an antibiotic but allergic to penicillin? what antibiotic is good?

A member asked:

How long is it supposed to it take for antibiotics to work on a skin infection?

A member asked:

On average, how long does it take for an oral antibiotic for a skin infection take to take effect?

A member asked:

I have a stubborn skin infection that has been treated with antibiotics for 4 weeks now. no improvement. what could my dr try next? i am concerned

A member asked:

Is there an antibiotic to prevent common skin infections?

A member asked:

How long until should i take an antibiotic for skin infection until it s safe to assume it is not working and i should contact my physician?

A member asked:

Have been prescribed the antibiotic zimivir1000 for a skin infection and i am trying to fall pregnant, is this safe to take? thanks

A member asked:

Which antibiotic should be given to a patient with low white blood count and who has high alt for complicated skin infection? is klaricid fine?

A member asked:

How long will it take for a tiny soft skin infection to heal on an antibiotic . i have been on for 3 full days and have 4 more days to go on antibiotic and this tiny sore is still red?

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