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Suggest Treatment For Recurring Staph Infections On Thighs, Arms And Hands
Question: I have recurring staph infections, primarily on thighs but sometimes arms and hands. Antibiotics work but the infections are back in 4 to6 weeks. what can I do to build my immunity and avoid future infections.
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
thank you for sending your question.
This is an excellent question and I will work on providing you with some information and recommendations.
I know this can be very stressful type of situation where you are constantly worrying and battling symptoms of infection. Antibiotics do help but sometimes additional measures need to be taken in order to help prevent recurring infections.
One potential way that infections can be avoided is by using a daily cleanser which contains a partial mixture of chlorine-based disinfectant.
sometimes patients will use this chlorine-based disinfectant once daily to help sterilize the skin surface and prevent the particular bacterial infections from occurring again.
You might talk to your doctor about obtaining a prescription for this type of cleaning solution.
Thanks again for sending your question. Again I appreciate that this is a very bothersome situation for you. Hopefully you can obtain some better long-term results by continuing discussion with your primary physician
sincerely,
Dr. Galamaga
Considerations
Detailed Answer:
thank you for sending your question.
This is an excellent question and I will work on providing you with some information and recommendations.
I know this can be very stressful type of situation where you are constantly worrying and battling symptoms of infection. Antibiotics do help but sometimes additional measures need to be taken in order to help prevent recurring infections.
One potential way that infections can be avoided is by using a daily cleanser which contains a partial mixture of chlorine-based disinfectant.
sometimes patients will use this chlorine-based disinfectant once daily to help sterilize the skin surface and prevent the particular bacterial infections from occurring again.
You might talk to your doctor about obtaining a prescription for this type of cleaning solution.
Thanks again for sending your question. Again I appreciate that this is a very bothersome situation for you. Hopefully you can obtain some better long-term results by continuing discussion with your primary physician
sincerely,
Dr. Galamaga
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