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Skin infection
Skin infection is a condition in which a person has a skin problem caused by infection with germs such as yeast, fungi, viruses, bacteria, or parasites. Oral medicines, IV medicines, and/or creams and gels can be used in the treatment of skin infections. Severe, life-threatening infections may require urgent surgery.
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Is dry flakes a sign on a skin infection dying?
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What are the most common symtoms of a skin infection?
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What are the common presenting symptoms of skin infection?
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An animal bit me. What should I do to prevent skin infection?
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Can someone tell me how long will a skin infection take to heal?
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what should i do if i have a skin infection no doctor can diagnose or treat?
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What are common skin infections in summer?
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What % of elderly people get skin infections?
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What are signs I got skin infection from my makeup?
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How do you prevent getting recurring skin infections?
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Can kisses during a cold sore lead to a skin infection?
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Which staphylococcal skin infection is considered the most serious?
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Itchy in bed, have i caught my boyfriends skin infection or is it his detergent?
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A 39-year old asked:
Why would an elderly person be more prone to skin infections than a younger woman?
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A 32-year old asked:
What can it mean if your body is slow to heal from cuts, minor skin infections etc?
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A 21-year old male asked:
I have skin infection behind my neck, skin is rough and black at the place and there is a lit of itching, can anyone suggest me what kind of infection?
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A 42-year old asked:
Can streptococcal skin infections spread?
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A 44-year old female asked about a male:
Can flea bites cause skin infections like exzma?
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A 36-year old asked:
What can be done to treat fungal skin infection by myself?
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Do you know the name of a tablet for fungal skin infection?
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A 39-year old asked:
What are some precipitating factors of fungal skin infections?
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What will be the best cure for recurring fungal skin infection?
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A 21-year old asked:
How can I learn about preventing and treating MRSA skin infections?
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A 37-year old asked:
Can you tell me how to cover up my skin infection with a band-aid thingy?
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A 47-year old asked:
Are there any otc treatments for a skin infection at the base of the penis?
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How long is it supposed to it take for antibiotics to work on a skin infection?
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A 53-year old asked:
Is there another condition that could easily be confused with a fungal skin infection?
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A 35-year old asked:
Why do some skin infections stay on the surface layer, while others head deeper into the skin?
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A member asked:
I am using Lobate-gn cream for the skin infection since 10th years. Will there be any solution to get rid off this? Kindly advice
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