Question 1

would adding a couple of drops of vinegar to ketoconazole cream be helpful in treatment of yeast infection on penis?  is vinegar harmful to skin

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Not helpful: The Ketoconazole Cream should be effective without vinegar. Acetic acid solutions can be used to unmask hpv induced skin changes prior to treatment, but should not be considered a skin treatment per se.

Question 2

how are fungal skin infections caught?

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Fungal Infections: A doctor can diagnose ringworm based on the appearance of the rash or reported symptoms. He or she will ask about possible exposure to people or animals with ringworm. The doctor may take skin scrapings or samples from the infected area and look at them under a microscope to confirm the diagnosis.

Question 3

how do you get rid of a skin infection?

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What type?: Fungal, bacterial, parasitic, etc?  If depends on the type of skin infection.

Question 4

can streptococcal skin infections spread?

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Yes.: All bacterial skin infections should be considered contagious.

Question 5

how to get rid of a durable skin infection?

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Infection: The answer to this question depends on the type of infection.  A trip to the doctor for evaluation and treatment is the best bet for curing this problem.

Question 6

does vaseline kill skin infection on wound?

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: No, vaseline does not have antibacterial properties, may help in keeping the skin soft. In general best to abstain from using topicals on open wounds unless so recommended by medical staff.

Question 7

antibacterial soap good for skin infections?

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Probably not: Antibiotic soap can prevent infections, but it's unlikely to treat them once they happen.

Question 8

what is a skin infection caused by bacteria?

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Cellulitis: Cellulitis is a way of describing a skin infection which is red and streaking up the skin from the wound, bite or or nidus of infection.

Question 9

what % of elderly people get skin infections?

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See below: There is no corrected answer. It depends on the individual's risk factor such as diabetes, stress, immobility, cardiovascular disease and complications from surgery. The bottom line is that the higher medical co-morbidity, the higher age, the greater risk of immunocomprised state for developing skin infections.

Question 10

can flea bites cause skin infections like exzma?

Accepted Answer

Flea bites: Skin infection can result from excessive scratching but flea bites do not cause eczema.

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