I'm using Fucidin cream on my infected nail, but whenever I apply it, I notice blood starts coming out. Is this something to worry about or should I stop using it?

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Dr Ranjith Darla

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Candid cream for local application for 2 eeks, tab levocetrizine 10 mg at bedtime for 7 days orally ,daily is advised to the patient.

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I've just had my first full body wax, and it's led to some red and itchy bumps on my stomach and back. I've only waxed my arms and legs before and didn't have this reaction. What can I use to help reduce the itchiness and redness? Would a specific cream or tablet be best?

Visit your Physician for appropriate management

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I'm really concerned because about 60 days ago, I had a sexual encounter with protection. However, I just got my herpes antibody test results, and they're showing 3.5 for IgM antibodies and 30 for IgG antibodies. Is it possible that herpes could've been transmitted even with protective sex? I'm also wondering if there's any specific treatment I should be considering.

Yes there are chances of you getting herpes despite of having protective sex,visit Dermatologist for appropriate management

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I've got a bunch of moles on my face and I'm really hoping to try some home remedies to deal with them. Do you think there's a good chance these remedies could actually work for removing moles, like what's the success rate with these kinds of treatments?

Moles are usually permanent and cant be removed but you can try with co2 lacesr,vist Dermatologist for the same

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