Category: Infections

Naval Piercing Infection

15 February, 2007 (06:46) | Health, Infections, Skin Problems

Karlie wrote:
I just my naval pierced 3days ago and it’s sore and is red underneath of the ball of the ring is it infected or does it stay red and sore for a few days? If so how long will it take to stop being sore and red?
Dear Karlie,
Some people tend to have problems with [...]

Styes

18 December, 2006 (15:13) | Health, Infections, Treatment

What is a sty?
A sty is a bacterial infection of one of the sebaceous glands of the eyelid.
Symptoms:
Redness and swelling of the eyelid will occur and as the condition progresses a small pimple like abscess may appear.
How to treat:
Frequent warm wet compresses to the area will usually cause the sty to drain and heal. If [...]

Mono & Boils

4 December, 2006 (06:52) | Health, Infections, Virus

Nurselady,
About a month ago I found out that I had mono. After finding out, I developed two boils on my bottux. I was wondering if there was any connection between the two? Kelley
Dear Kelley,
Mono is a viral infection and boils are from a bacterial infection so I do not think there is a connection. The [...]

Ringworm

28 November, 2006 (13:14) | Fungus, Health, Infections

Ringworm is an infection caused by a fungus, not a worm. It can affect a person’s scalp or body. Ringworm is not highly contagious but can be spread through very close, prolonged physical contact. A fungal infection of the groin is commonly known as jock itch. If the fungal infection is on the foot [...]