Skin scraping needs to be done within 48 hours of the first symptom, when the outbreak is most severe. Blood tests may show you have developed antibodies from exposure to HSV. Blood tests may also show which type of HSV you have.How is an oral HSV infection treated?
Another thing to remember is that someSTIs don't cause any symptoms, which means it’s not as simple as checking for discharge or a rash before or after you have sex. If you haven’t been checked recently, it’s possible that you or your partner has an infection and don’t realise ...
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Your provider will also look for tears in your skin, unusual discharge, lumps, and warts. A chest x-ray is done to look for signs of infection, or any other cause of your symptoms. A CT scan may be used to look for signs of infection in your abdomen or skull. You may be given ...
If you've ever suffered from dry, itchy, scaly skin, you know all too well the importance of keeping your skin hydrated, both from within and without. The higher the water content of your skin, the more flexible and soft it will be. Low humidity, for ins
While a large body of research has sought to understand HIV transmission risk behaviours among gay men, bisexual men and other men who have sex with men (MSM), less attention has been paid to the wider sexual health and well-being of this population. Whi
Use gentle soaps or cleansers. Shave carefully (cuts or scratches can lead to infection or irritation). Don’t scratch aggressively. Eat healthy. Research shows that a good, healthy diet with whole foods and healthy fats can keep your skin looking best. Diets rich in fish oil, antioxidants,...
2. Bacterial infection Bacteria cause a wide range of infectious diseases, including strep throat and urinary tract infections, meningitis, and tuberculosis. Bacteria are also to blame for many skin rashes. Bacteria can enter the body through wounds, scrapes, and surgical incisions, as well as th...
Cellulitis is an infection in the deepest layers of the skin. It typically begins when an injury isn't cleaned well, allowing bacteria to get inside and multiply. The area usually becomes swollen and red. If not treated early, the infection can spread throughout the body with serious and ev...
A skin flap may put you at risk for other problems. You may get an infection or bleed more than expected. Scars may form on both the donor site and wound area. The skin may not look or feel the way you expected. The blood vessels in the skin flap may also be damaged as the skin...