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Doesnt the pus coming out mean that the infection is gone? I am cleaning it twice a day with betadine and fucidine. Should I do something else?
Dr. Ismaël Maatouk,
Dermatology
- Pus means that there is an infection. Searching for a reason should lead the workup.
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Should I wait longer to see if she passes stools? Some of them are telling me that it's normal. I'm very confused and scared that if I change the milk it will create stomach problems for her.
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- If she is pushing very hard as you have described earlier and is not able to pass stools, then please use glycérine suppository ONCE as previously instructed; changing the milk formula may or m... Read More
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My one month old baby hasn't passed stools for 24 hours but she is farting a lot and it has a very bad smell. She is also pushing as I breastfeed her and formula feed her at night. What should I do?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Glycérine nourissons suppositories: split one suppository in vertically in two halves, take one half and coat it with Vaseline petroleum jelly, and insert it gently through your baby's anu... Read More
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The bottom of my back was hurting and I had fever and I was taking anti-inflammatory medication. One week later, I saw blood and pus come out of there. What does that mean?
Dr. Ismaël Maatouk,
Dermatology
- If you saw pus (3amal), then there is probably an infection. You are advised to be checked.
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What is the safest way to remove penile and anus hair?
Dr. Ismaël Maatouk,
Dermatology
- You can use depilatory creams if you tolerate them. The definitive way is to do Laser (again, if you tolerate it!)
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What are the necessary precautions for lung cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Chemotherapy, while targeting cancerous cells, inadvertently harms the cells of the immune system, which renders patients on chemotherapy immune suppressed and hence prone to contract serious infectio... Read More
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Do lower testosterone levels lead to a homosexual orientation?
Dr. Ismaël Maatouk,
Dermatology
- No! They are not related at all
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What about laser or the eye lift surgery?
Dr. Ismaël Maatouk,
Dermatology
- They are even better but are usually indicated in advanced cases and age.
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What is the best way that will result in a natural look for wrinkles around the eye for a 35 yr old woman?
Dr. Ismaël Maatouk,
Dermatology
- Botulinic toxin is the most effective solution to give such a look
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A 20 year old male is having difficulty to urinate. What may be the causes other than dehydration?
Dr. Nehme Raad,
Urology
- This depends on the type of "difficulty". There are so many causes for this ill-defined symptom (infection, stone, urethral stenosis, bladder neck stricture, ...) but we can never tell the d... Read More
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