Question 1

hello. i have a skin infection on the back of bothe legs. is there anything to suggest? thanks?

Accepted Answer

: You need evaluation by a physician in person to identify what will be required to treat this issue. Treatment depends on many factors including the extent of the infection, as well as underlying medical conditions within the patient. That cannot be determined via text message.

Question 2

what does it mean for my infected skin to be pussing non stop? i had a skin infection and it was healing well but then it came back but it has spread

Accepted Answer

Not treated: What you describe indicated the infection has not been completely treated. See your doctor so a culture can be taken and you are given the proper medication as well as wound care instructions to minimize risk of recurrence.

Question 3

was taking bactrim ds for 6 days for skin infection. should have been 10 days but was having side effects. doctor said i should try for 7 days if i can but 6 if it looks healed could work. ive missed three doses. can i start back and finish 4 days?

Accepted Answer

: It depends the side effects as well as how long you stopped the antibiotic. If the side effects are significant and the skin infection has improved remarkably, you should not resume it especially you already stopped for more than 3 days.

Question 4

i have got itching on my genitals and in between my buttocks and i later got rashes on the back of my palms and skin infection?

Accepted Answer

Visit the doctor : The description of itching in your genitals and back of the palms, without additional information (meds, allergies)  in an 18 years old man (unless stated, presumptively sexually active), there are several possibilities.  Infections, some contagious, must be ruled out.It is very important to visit  a doctor to see the rash more importantly, to discuss the specifics of your case in a timely manner.

Question 5

i have pain in both butt checks and back of both thighs.  i just had umbilical hernia surgery and got a pretty bad skin infection on my belly that is?

Accepted Answer

Pain: Given recent surgery and symptoms you ate having I would recommend you get checked. Fever? Back pain?

Question 6

i had a skin infection on my head 3 to 4 weeks ago this was believed to cause swelling behind both ears and in one side of my neck anywhere behind ear was a bad pain as well as welling. i took meds and went back to normal infection me went away on head an

Accepted Answer

Normal: lymph node reaction to infection. I assume you were treated.- if it  come back, see PCP immediately.

Question 7

painful skin infection on ears neck face arms chest & back. open wound type rash. constant draining burning itching. tests ruled out staph. what is it?

Accepted Answer

Seek attention.: This could be bacterial, viral or drug related. See a doctor and get an examination.

Question 8

skin infection possibly spreading. how do i stop this?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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 10

could i confuse skin infection for herpes?

Accepted Answer

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).

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A member asked:

Hello. i have a skin infection on the back of bothe legs. is there anything to suggest? thanks?

A member asked:

What does it mean for my infected skin to be pussing non stop? i had a skin infection and it was healing well but then it came back but it has spread

A member asked:

Was taking bactrim ds for 6 days for skin infection. should have been 10 days but was having side effects. doctor said i should try for 7 days if i can but 6 if it looks healed could work. ive missed three doses. can i start back and finish 4 days?

A member asked:

I have got itching on my genitals and in between my buttocks and i later got rashes on the back of my palms and skin infection?

A member asked:

I have pain in both butt checks and back of both thighs. i just had umbilical hernia surgery and got a pretty bad skin infection on my belly that is?

A member asked:

I had a skin infection on my head 3 to 4 weeks ago this was believed to cause swelling behind both ears and in one side of my neck anywhere behind ear was a bad pain as well as welling. i took meds and went back to normal infection me went away on head an

A member asked:

Painful skin infection on ears neck face arms chest & back. open wound type rash. constant draining burning itching. tests ruled out staph. what is it?

A member asked:

Skin infection possibly spreading. how do i stop this?

A member asked:

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

A member asked:

Could i confuse skin infection for herpes?

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