Question 1

skin infection possibly spreading. how do i stop this?

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See a doctor: Need to see a doctor and get on the right type of antibiotics and or  incision and drainage.

Question 2

how to cure skin infection as most of the time i used to rub the whole skin.kindly suggest me?

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If it is an: Infection, it could be fungal, viral, or bacterial.  If it is inflammation, it could be allergic or irritation.  Treatment really depends on maing correct diagnosis, so go see a skin doctor, dermatologist.

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

if i have a mrsa skin infection, should i be tested to see if i am a carrier? also, suggestions on cleaners to wash house down now that i know i have

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Check out CDC: 1st the CDC (center for disease control) has a GREAT website resource for you.  Look up CDC MRSA.  You could be considered infectious.  Soap on your body may reduce MRSA, you may use alcohol to spot kill MRSA on your body.  Bleach will kill MRSA on floors etc.  Hot water and soap should reduce or neutralize most MRSA on laundry. MRSA now occurs in our environment- no way to "remove" it. Be well.

Question 5

how can get you get a skin infection?

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Break in skin: Any break in the skin can allow bacteria in. Why do you ask?

Question 6

is dry flakes a sign on a skin infection dying?

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Desquamation of skin: Often occurs in the resolution of skin infections.

Question 7

what are the most common symtoms of a skin infection?

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Depends on bug and: Location of infection. In general bacterial infections  cause pus forming lesions, e.g., boils, cellulitis, skin abscess, infection of burns and other skin disease sites.  Other lesions are impetigo, scalded skin, paronychia etc.  Special cases include, anthrax, tuberculosis, entry lesions of plague and lyme disease; syphilis, and leprosy. Fungal skin infection cause ring worm, athletes foot, etc.

Question 8

what are the common presenting symptoms of skin infection?

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Depends on bug and: Location of infection. In general bacterial infections  cause pus forming lesions, e.g., boils, cellulitis, skin abscess, infection of burns and other skin disease sites.  Other lesions are impetigo, scalded skin, paronychia etc.  Special cases include, anthrax, tuberculosis, entry lesions of plague and lyme disease; syphilis, and leprosy.Fungal skin infection cause ring worm, athletes foot, etc.

Question 9

an animal bit me. what should i do to prevent skin infection?

Accepted Answer

Seek medical attenti: Like most wounds, immediate cleaning/irrigation is the hallmark of infection prevention. Assuming skin was broken, considerations include infection and rabies from mamalian bites as well as updating tetanus immunization. Bite wounds are concerning as they are often puncture wounds which are difficult to irrigate. A visit to your primary physician or urgent care is in order to fully assess.

Question 10

from net i read that keflex is not good for skin infection today. is it true?

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Absolutely not: Keflex has always been one of the mainstay antibiotics for skin infections, right next to penicillin. There are other choices available in case of allergy or resistance.

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