Question 1

i have localised itching on feet and chest for 10 days. no change in skin products, soaps, or medications. no exposure to irritants. why the itch?

Accepted Answer

Please see: Please see your dermatologist for evaluation and to discuss treatment options. This way you can get the correct answer.

Question 2

my wife recently started having constant itching all over her body.  she does not have any rashes on her.  she has not changed any medications, soaps,?

Accepted Answer

Variety of reasons: There can be a variety of reasons for this type of itching. He will need a medical evaluation to clarify what your diagnosis is.

Question 3

can soap cause non-specific urethritis in a grown man? if yes, do the symptoms go away on their own, or can they last just as long as nsu given through sexual contact, therefore requiring proper medication?

Accepted Answer

NGU: See replies to your other multiple questions and look for more detailed information in STD oriented websites. If you have symptoms that you think might mean NGU, see a doctor who understands STDs, like your local health department, Planned Parenthood, etc.

Question 4

what do i dfo fro an irritated vagina? it's dry and red cuzz i put too much soap down there? it's not an std i just got back negative results a week ago. i was on medication for bv for seven days. i finished that medication a few days ago.

Accepted Answer

You : You likely had an allergic reaction to the soap you used. Try over the counter Hydrocortisone cream to the external vaginal area. If this persists you may be dealing with a yeast infection, you can then try a yeast infection cream. If you still have symptoms visit your doctor again.
Best of luck.

Question 5

can you get a cold sore if a child who has the virus spits at you and it lands on your tongue? my son spit his medication out back at me while administering and spit landed on my tongue. i washed off with soap but still worried?

Accepted Answer

: The short answer is yes, you can get contaminated with (Herpes Simplex) cold sore virus by being contaminated with an infected person's saliva. You took the best immediate precautions, and possibly over did it.  Your child probably got the virus from you in the first place anyway.

Question 6

hi, my 22 month old son has a rash-like skin reaction on his back, torso and abdominal area. i first noted it yesterday on his back, since spread posteriorly. no changes in soaps, no new food or medication given. he is allergic to pollen, dust, etc.

Accepted Answer

Rash: Rash could be due to a viral infection.  There are many different viruses that can cause a rash.  Followup with your child's doctor to clarify cause  of the rash. Or if you have a photo of the rash you can use Health Tap Prime consult to get a diagnosis.

Question 7

is marie france kojic soap safe to use for hyperpigmentation.  what are some safe medications i can take to lighten black areas?

Accepted Answer

Dunno: In general hyper pigmentation involves an increased number of melanocytes or activity of those cells and soap just cleans the top layer of skin cells. I would go see a top dermatologist and discuss management issues with him/her.

Question 8

can i use soap on my skin if mild?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Skin cleansers with pH 6-7 are best. Ivory is 10. That is very caustic.You will like it if you have tough, greasy skin. Some "anti-bacterial" soaps are high ph. Soaps for dry or sensitive or elderly skin are made by dove, olay, eucerin, cereve, neutragena, and several others. "antibacterial" soaps are no better than others at  reducing germs on skin.

Question 9

is soap safe to use on open wounds?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Wash wound with soap and water to clean it out then rinse with water. This will wash dirt and bacteria out of the wound.

Question 10

do you think soaps are harsh to use on the skin ?

Accepted Answer

Soaps: This really depends on the soap. Dettol soap is and acts more like a anti bacterial. Sunbeam soap yes, Dove no, Ivory no. Also different people react differently to soaps. So its trial and error. Some people do better with moisturizers in the soap so do not.

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A member asked:

I have localised itching on feet and chest for 10 days. no change in skin products, soaps, or medications. no exposure to irritants. why the itch?

A member asked:

My wife recently started having constant itching all over her body. she does not have any rashes on her. she has not changed any medications, soaps,?

A member asked:

Can soap cause non-specific urethritis in a grown man? if yes, do the symptoms go away on their own, or can they last just as long as nsu given through sexual contact, therefore requiring proper medication?

A member asked:

What do i dfo fro an irritated vagina? it's dry and red cuzz i put too much soap down there? it's not an std i just got back negative results a week ago. i was on medication for bv for seven days. i finished that medication a few days ago.

A member asked:

Can you get a cold sore if a child who has the virus spits at you and it lands on your tongue? my son spit his medication out back at me while administering and spit landed on my tongue. i washed off with soap but still worried?

A member asked:

Hi, my 22 month old son has a rash-like skin reaction on his back, torso and abdominal area. i first noted it yesterday on his back, since spread posteriorly. no changes in soaps, no new food or medication given. he is allergic to pollen, dust, etc.

A member asked:

Is marie france kojic soap safe to use for hyperpigmentation. what are some safe medications i can take to lighten black areas?

A member asked:

Can i use soap on my skin if mild?

A member asked:

Is soap safe to use on open wounds?

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Do you think soaps are harsh to use on the skin ?

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