Nail Infection

I don't even know where to start. I have sores all over my legs and arms that have gotten infected. Behind my right ear I drained a big cyst and a smaller cyst (which at the time I thought was a pimple), my gums have infection coming out and I had either one huge everywhere or a couple cysts in my vagina that have drained. Some of the sores have healed and others have gotten worse. The skin by the corners of my nails where they are dried and cracked are starting to release infection. Dr gave me Bactrim without a visit. I'm scared it is something worse than he believes it to be. ## Hello, Jamie! How are you? Has there been any change? You really need to have your doctor check these out and do a culture to see what is causing them. The FDA lists the typical Bactrim side effects as...

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Hi, my doctor recently prescribed Amox-Clav 875 for a throat infection, but after I went to the dr. my symptoms started subsiding the next day(of course). Now, I have an infection in my toe from digging out an ingrown toe nail. Would this antibiotic help this type of infection? I know you're going to tell me to see the doc, but my toe is red, puffy and some minor clear puss is coming out. It is an obvious infection, and with Obamacare, I can't afford to keep running to the doc. So, if this Rx will help I would prefer to see if I can treat it myself. Thank you for your time. ## Hello, Tiffany! How are you? I'm sorry about the infection. This is a broad spectrum antibiotic, so it can be used to treat various infections, as long as your doctor approves. The FDA lists its typica...

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Undecylenic Acid, Undecylenate Salts, Zincundecate

Undecylenic acid is an organic compound with the formula CH2=CH(CH2)8CO2H. It is an unsaturated fatty acid. It is a colorless oil. Undecylenic acid is mainly used for the production of Nylon-11 and in the treatment of fungal infections of the skin, but it is also a precursor in the manufacture of many pharmaceuticals, personal hygiene products, cosmetics, and perfumes.[1] Salts and esters of undecylenic acid are known as undecylenates. Contents 1 Preparation 2 General comm...

is amox clav pot ok to take for an i grown toenail my toe is hurti g and is very sore there is i fectuon coming out ## Hello, Shila! How are you? The FDA classifies this medication as an antibiotic, so while it can help treat or prevent bacterial infections, it will do nothing to treat the ingrown nail, itself. It would be best to see your doctor, so they can provide appropriate treatment, as necessary. The typical side effects of this medication may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with?

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So recently I went to the docter and got my toenail removed. Success. But what I did before the docter is more worse I ended up cutting a piece of my skin and started to bleed out, I wasn't suppose to do that and I believe it got infected and I didn't get an antibiotics from the docter. So now I have been getting a small bit of redness and swollen toe not bc the the removal but the cut that I did to myself. Will taking pentrexly help? ## It is an antibiotic that is used to treat various types of bacterial infections. The NIH lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, diarrhea, and non-allergic skin rash. When you said it started to bleed out, exactly how bad was the bleeding? Has there been any swelling or redness, since that happened? Are ...

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urinary tract infection ## will amox tr-k clv help with urinary tract infection or blatter infection? I have a ingrown toe nail but also a blatter infection. Aslo how do you get blatter or urinary tract infections? ## Can AMOX TR-K CLV 875-125 Mg Tab help a bladder infection? ## @Jennifer, Based on my research, Amoxicillin and clavulanate is used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria, such as sinusitis, pneumonia, ear infections, bronchitis, urinary tract infections, and infections of the skin. However, I have heard that this medication is not extremely effective for urinary tract infections. Did your doctor prescribe this to you? If not, I would definitely make a point to speak with him/her first so you can get the right stuff to treat the UTI. Learn More: Amoxicillin +...

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I went to the hospital yesterday as i had an ingrown toe nail infection. The doctor had prescribed augmentin, to be taken twice a day - 125mg. She also prescribed some probiotic medication and myprodol for the pain. By the evening, i had taken the 2nd dose of augmentin, 1 myprodol and 1 Reuterina tablet (Probiotic). This morning i woke up with severe chest pain and difficulty in breathing. My throat was very sore and my hands were painful. Its well into the day now, and i'm still battling with all of these symptoms. I have stopped taking all medication and i'm contemplating going back to the hospital. ## Hi Sin T! U should go back 2 the hospital and get checked out. And, definitely let your Doctor know about this. ## Hi Cats68, i eventually landed back into hospital casualty yes...

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The day after I started taking Griseofulvin for fungal infection of the nails, I had a sore throat and thick green phlegm in the morning. 8 days later I still have a sore throat on and off, mainly in the morning, sometimes in the evening and green phlegm in the morning. Is this coincidence? I did wonder if it was the effect of an anti-fungicide on a low level fungal infection in the lungs and or nasal passages, (i.e. killing off some fungal infection and the phlegm being dead cells, etc). I do get lung infections easily and should use a mask when I garden especially when using compost, as I notice issues often after that. Is this a possibility? ## Hello, Juliet! How are you? I'm sorry about the problems that you've had. Green phlegm like that is actually considered a sign of a b...

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Tavaborole

Tavaborole, sold under the brand name Kerydin, is a topical antifungal medication for the treatment of onychomycosis, a fungal infection of the nail and nail bed. Tavaborole was approved by the US FDA in July 2014.[1] The medication inhibits an essential fungal enzyme, leucyl-tRNA synthetase, that is required for protein synthesis. The inhibition of protein synthesis leads to termination of cell growth and then cell death, eliminating the fungal infection. Contents 1 Medical...

Terbinafine

Terbinafine, sold under the brand name Lamisil among others, is an antifungal medication used to treat pityriasis versicolor, fungal nail infections, and ringworm including jock itch and athlete's foot.[1][2][3] It is either taken by mouth or applied to the skin as a cream or ointment.[1][4] The cream and ointment are not effective for nail infections.[5] Common side effects when taken by mouth inc...

Terbinafine

Terbinafine, sold under the brand name Lamisil among others, is an antifungal medication used to treat pityriasis versicolor, fungal nail infections, and ringworm including jock itch and athlete's foot.[1][2][3] It is either taken by mouth or applied to the skin as a cream or ointment.[1][4] The cream and ointment are not effective for nail infections.[5] Common side effects when taken by mouth inc...

Drug Index

Tavaborole, sold under the brand name Kerydin, is a topical antifungal medication for the treatment of onychomycosis, a fungal infection of the nail and nail bed. Tavaborole was approved by the US FDA in July 2014.[1] The medication inhibits an essential fungal enzyme, leucyl-tRNA synthetase, that is required for protein synthesis. The inhibition of protein synthesis leads to termination of cell growth and then cell death, eliminating the fungal infection. Contents 1 Medical...

Drug Index

Terbinafine, sold under the brand name Lamisil among others, is an antifungal medication used to treat pityriasis versicolor, fungal nail infections, and ringworm including jock itch and athlete's foot.[1][2][3] It is either taken by mouth or applied to the skin as a cream or ointment.[1][4] The cream and ointment are not effective for nail infections.[5] Common side effects when taken by mouth inc...

I cut my nose with my nail and I decided to put A & D on it. I spread it around my nostril and within two days it blistered the area and now I have redness and what looks like an infection. Will this reduce the blisters and heal my cut? ## Hello, Paully! How are you doing? No, that likely wouldn't be a good idea. You should see your doctor. Have you ever gotten cold sores? If so, you can also get them in the nose area and, sometimes, trauma such as that will cause a flare according to the NIH. If that's what has happened, the steroid in the cream you've mentioned can actually make it worse. ## Can i use betametasona clotrimazol gentamicina for a cold sore? ## For those who want to know where to buy quadriderm, you should be able to find it in most small Spanish stores be...

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Griseofulvin

Griseofulvin is an antifungal medication used to treat a number of types of dermatophytoses (ringworm).[1] This includes fungal infections of the nails and scalp, as well as the skin when antifungal creams have not worked.[2] It is taken by mouth.[1] Common side effects include allergic reactions, nausea, diarrhea, headache, trouble sleeping, and feeling tired.[1] It is not recommended in people with liver failure or porphyria.&a...

Griseofulvin

Griseofulvin is an antifungal medication used to treat a number of types of dermatophytoses (ringworm).[1] This includes fungal infections of the nails and scalp, as well as the skin when antifungal creams have not worked.[2] It is taken by mouth.[1] Common side effects include allergic reactions, nausea, diarrhea, headache, trouble sleeping, and feeling tired.[1] It is not recommended in people with liver failure or porphyria.&a...

Griseofulvin

Griseofulvin is an antifungal medication used to treat a number of types of dermatophytoses (ringworm).[1] This includes fungal infections of the nails and scalp, as well as the skin when antifungal creams have not worked.[2] It is taken by mouth.[1] Common side effects include allergic reactions, nausea, diarrhea, headache, trouble sleeping, and feeling tired.[1] It is not recommended in people with liver failure or porphyria.&a...

Griseofulvin

Griseofulvin is an antifungal medication used to treat a number of types of dermatophytoses (ringworm).[1] This includes fungal infections of the nails and scalp, as well as the skin when antifungal creams have not worked.[2] It is taken by mouth.[1] Common side effects include allergic reactions, nausea, diarrhea, headache, trouble sleeping, and feeling tired.[1] It is not recommended in people with liver failure or porphyria.&a...

Griseofulvin

Griseofulvin is an antifungal medication used to treat a number of types of dermatophytoses (ringworm).[1] This includes fungal infections of the nails and scalp, as well as the skin when antifungal creams have not worked.[2] It is taken by mouth.[1] Common side effects include allergic reactions, nausea, diarrhea, headache, trouble sleeping, and feeling tired.[1] It is not recommended in people with liver failure or porphyria.&a...

Drug Index

Griseofulvin is an antifungal medication used to treat a number of types of dermatophytoses (ringworm).[1] This includes fungal infections of the nails and scalp, as well as the skin when antifungal creams have not worked.[2] It is taken by mouth.[1] Common side effects include allergic reactions, nausea, diarrhea, headache, trouble sleeping, and feeling tired.[1] It is not recommended in people with liver failure or porphyria.&a...