Skin Questions (Page 4)

What is mupirocin ointment used for?

Does mupirocin ointment help skin staff infection skin fungal infection

Does spironolactone cause severe skin itch?

I have had like a loose piece of skin or something that feels like it in my throat for a few days?

no pain or trouble swallowing,,, just feels like maybe some loose skin or tissue,,, not a big piece,,, mostly just irritating no pain and feeling ok other wise,,, maybe a little anxiety but no pain or trouble swallowing

Fluorouracil - What do you use on the skin after treatment to make the skin heal?

I use it on my feet for a month 2 times a day for precancerous skin. After the treatment the skin remains blotchy, red, scabby, dry, and my feet feel like they are on fire.

I found out I have high male hormones and hair loss should I take spironolactone?

Please help! A year ago I started getting cystic acne on my neck and then I noticed oily skin and acne on my back and then my hair started shedding. I used to only have to wash my hair once every four days and it has gotten to the point that I now have to wash every single day. I'm... read more

Are there any alternatives to clobetasol propionate?

I have bad scaly skin on my scalp that I was diagnosed with severe seborrheic dermatitis and this clobetasol propionate shampoo that I was prescribed was finally the first thing to ever work and clear my scalp up. But I have new insurance now and it is no longer covered and cost over $300. Are... read more

If I’m allergic to sulfur, does that mean pills that contain sulfate will cause allergic?

I had an allergic reaction to an acne medicine about 5 years ago. After orally taking the prescribed pill, I had a pretty bad skin reaction and found out that I was allergic to Sulfur. I’m hoping to find out if pills containing Sulfates ingredients will cause the same reaction? I noticed a... read more

Sertraline - Does sertraline cause shaky limbs and weakness?

I recently started sertraline on an initial dosage of 25 mg and for first 5 days I had all the common side effects insomnia, heartburn, increased anxiety, burning skin sensations, but they started to subside. After 2 weeks on 25 mg I upped it to a full tablet of 50 mg and since then I have had zero... read more

Generalized anxiety disorder - does anxiety cause itching?

Does GAD cause itching and other skin issues like redness / warmth? My GAD is really bad right now due to the pandemic and other issues I’ve noticed more itching overall lately. I used some lotion that I have used for along time after a shower and my arms went crazy. They started itching and... read more

Lexapro - My skin feels hot like a burning sensation all over, does this go away with time?

I have been on 5mg Lexapro for 7 days now and started feeling my skin become hot or a burning sensation. Is this a side effect, is this normal and will it subside with time. I was told it takes 4 weeks for Lexapro to work.

I get red flushness of skin from chest to face & hot before a diverticulitis attack - anyone else?

A more powerful symptom of attack is of course the pain, but I get red and my boss says, "You're getting an attack aren't you?"

How long do you leave the ketoconazole cream on the skin?

my child has tinea versicolor and she uses ketoconazole for it. how do you apply on skin and how long do you leave it on the skin

Can mupirocin 2% ointment be used on a skin fungus tht looks like white spots its on my cest and?

... back?

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

Vaginal burning after intercourse?

I experienced a very uncomfortable vaginal burning sensation after having sex where my husband ejaculated into me. I was really just wondering what this is. I have pretty sensitive skin if that makes a difference.