Question 1

is every red bump or blister a new scabies infection. i got treated with some pills 4days ago. but still have some red bumps and sometimes get new ones. are those eggs? can i pop them and make sure that i clean that area.

Accepted Answer

Scabies: 33 year old gentleman with scabies infection treated with oral therapy now with new red rash. You may require treatment with oral and topical therapy. You may be extremely contagious and you should avoid scratching the scabies rash. Contact your doctor and read the CDC decontamination protocol for your close contacts, bedding, clothing,etc.
http://www.cdc.gov/parasites/scabies/prevent.html

Question 2

hi, how to clean a stitched/glued area?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Your doc should have provided you with instructions on how to take care of it. The problem is that it depends on the location of the wound, the type of wound and the type of repair done. Normally, there is a period after repair that the wound needs to stay dry and covered. After that exposure to water is recommended but when, again depends on the wound, location and type of repair.

Question 3

pain in mastoid area. what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Many causes: This problem mandates a real-time (face-to-face) meeting with a doctor.  A history has to be taken along with a examination as well as labs and other tests.  Only after all this will your doctor be in a position to tell you what's wrong and what needs to be done to help you.

Question 4

safest way to shave all your pubic areas?

Accepted Answer

: Use a trimmer. Razor blades tend to pull up the hair and cut below the skin level which can lead to ingrown hairs (bumps) and painful razor burn. Trimmers cut the hair at the skin level without these problems.

Question 5

i have pain in my rib area , what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Nonspecific: Depends where in the rib area you have pain. Also depends if pain is constant or only with deep breathing. Also does this occur at rest or with activity. Many causes of 'rib' pain. One needs to exclude life threatening issues first. If pain worse then always see your md.

Question 6

looking for a good gynaecologist in overport. pinetown area?

Accepted Answer

Should check online: Years ago, listings were available only in printed form. By the turn of the century, lists had become available online everywhere. Now, some lists are only online, and no longer printed. County medical societies (or other local medical societies), hospitals, and insurance companies usually list doctors by name, specialty, and location. Look under Gynaecology or under Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

Question 7

why could i be having excrusiating pain in my lower abdomonal area?

Accepted Answer

Many possibilities: Excrusiating pain needs to be evaluated.  See your pcp.

It could be many, many things.

Question 8

i'd like recommendations on good gynaecologist in midrand centurion area?

Accepted Answer

Should check online: Years ago, listings were available only in printed form. By the turn of the century, lists had become available online everywhere. Now, some lists are only online, and no longer printed. County medical societies (or other local medical societies), hospitals, and insurance companies usually list doctors by name, specialty, and location. The better websites have "find a doctor" pages, with ratings.

Question 9

is detol safe in vulvar area?

Accepted Answer

Dettol: As with other manufactured household cleaners, Dettol has the potential for causing lethal toxicity. It is poisonous when ingested and even when it is unintentionally inhaled. Absorption from the skin and mucous membranes may occur and you should not use this on yourself.

Question 10

pain in the hip and butt area?

Accepted Answer

Several poss. causes: 'hip' is an ill-defined term. You may mean lateral hip or low back. Lateral could be bursitis, tendinitis, muscle imbalance, etc. Posterior 'hip' & buttock pain is often caused by lumbar nerve, disc, or ligament injury, pyriformis syndrome, lumbar vertebral dysfunction, or sacroiliac problems. Most of these will be missed by many docs.A good physical, including osteopathic exam, may define a cause.

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Is every red bump or blister a new scabies infection. i got treated with some pills 4days ago. but still have some red bumps and sometimes get new ones. are those eggs? can i pop them and make sure that i clean that area.

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Hi, how to clean a stitched/glued area?

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Pain in mastoid area. what could it be?

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Safest way to shave all your pubic areas?

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I have pain in my rib area , what could it be?

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Looking for a good gynaecologist in overport. pinetown area?

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Why could i be having excrusiating pain in my lower abdomonal area?

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I'd like recommendations on good gynaecologist in midrand centurion area?

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