Question 1

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

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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 2

how to tell if it's a spider bite or skin infection?

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Bet on infection: Unless you saw a spider bite you, it's almost always a skin infection.

Question 3

does bed bugs have any health impact? i know they r harmless except skin rash & potential skin infection but they live on human blood so my question is does the blood lost has any negative/positive health impact? does small blood loss actually helps?

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Bed bugs:  Blood loss in this quantity won't have an impact. Although there is no evidence that Bed bugs (Cimex lectularius) act as a vector for transmitting infectious diseases to humand, there are studies that suggest it might transmit Trypanosoma cruzi (Chaga Disease). REF:  https://entomologytoday.org/2018/01/30/study-further-evidence-bed-bugs-transmit-chagas-disease-pathogen/

Question 4

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 5

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.

Question 6

itchy in bed, have i caught my boyfriends skin infection or is it his detergent?

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Could be both: Both of your concerns could very well be a cause of itchiness.

Question 7

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

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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 8

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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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 9

i applied mupirocin on my skin infection usually at 8am then 2pm or 3pm then 9 or 10pm. is that okay even it's not 8 hrs in between?

Accepted Answer

8 hours: Not a problem. No two people have the same time interval for applyning creams. The 8 hours in between is the average time not the definitive time. Relax and get better soon.

Question 10

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.

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

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How to tell if it's a spider bite or skin infection?

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Does bed bugs have any health impact? i know they r harmless except skin rash & potential skin infection but they live on human blood so my question is does the blood lost has any negative/positive health impact? does small blood loss actually helps?

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Skin infection possibly spreading. how do i stop this?

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

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Itchy in bed, have i caught my boyfriends skin infection or is it his detergent?

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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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I applied mupirocin on my skin infection usually at 8am then 2pm or 3pm then 9 or 10pm. is that okay even it's not 8 hrs in between?

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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

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