Skin Infection Questions (Page 2)

Recurrent staph infection on face causing Folliculitis?

It began as impetigo and would return after Amoxcillin so Augmentin Duo 3 day course was taken and it went. In its place I have had very bad Folliculitis that constantly grows Staph when swabs are taken. Amoxcillin is the only antibiotic that clears it but then a week later it always returns.... read more

I am having continuous fungal skin infection in shape of soars particularly on my face and abdomen?

I consulted doctors who advised me to take different antibiotics like cephalexin (sporidex af375), lynx-500 and augmentin and also ayurvedic syrup safi, which proved effective for a time being but not permanent. Please suggest me something concrete

Can you drink milk with cephalexin 500 mg?

Can I take cephalexin if I'm allergic to amoxicillin?

What type of food is best to eat after or before you take clindamycin?

I’m on 300mg of clindamycin four times daily for an infection.

Jock Itch

What is the best treatment for cellulitis?

I was diagnosed with cellulitis on 1/29/10 and have been on the generics for Keflex and Bactrim DS since that time, today is 3/2/10. The infection started in my right leg and they put me off work a week at a time with the exception of 2 days a week that I worked graveyard with little standing. The... read more

I have skin infection around my vagina, can I use Elocon to treat this?

Antibiotics are not clearing it.

Can clindamycin hcl be used to treat a herpes outbreak or infection?

How can I get rid of Jock Itch / Tinea Cruris / Ringworm?

I have Tinea Cruris from 1 year, I have used so many tablets like Fluknazole-150 MG etc., but I could not get rid from this skin infection, when i take Fluka-150 MG I relax for only one week after one week this fungus infection again spreads, I have used Homeopath medicine also, I keep a kit... read more

Can cephalexin cure ring worm in fection?

Does cephalexin capsules 500mg have penicillin in it?

I am allergic to penicillin.

Can doxycycline be used to treat folliculitis? so far it's made it flair up?

My dermatologist prescribed me it. Went on it for about 2 weeks and it got worse. I stopped taking it for 3 days until my pharmacist talked me into taking it and said 'it gets worse before it gets better' and I didn't give it enough time. Is this true? I had a mild case to begin with... read more

Can I open my clindamycin capsule and put the medicine on topically for acne cyst ?

Several months ago I had an infected tooth, Dentist prescribed clindamycin 300 mg capsules, I have a couple left. Right now I’m have broken out on my face. I have 2 huge cystic acne bumps that are very painful and deep below the skin. Our insurance doesn’t start until next month so... read more

When is best time to take cephalexin 500mg four times a day?

For skin bacterial infection