Measles Questions

Most of the time aphthous ulcers are due to infection, decreased immunity, or to local alergy/irritation. As patient is 74 years old, definitely steroids are not an option it will reduce immunity.
Patient can be treated with antibiotics and nsaids and multivitamins (b complex)

If you have been treated for malaria and are still experiencing dizziness and throbbing pain in one side of your head, it is possible that you may be experiencing a side effect from the medication or have another underlying condition.
It would be best to follow up with your healthcare provider to discuss your symptoms and have a full evaluation to determine the cause of your ongoing symptoms. They may recommend further testing or refer you to a specialist for further evaluation and managemen...more

Hello lybrate-user, this is called post inflammatory pigmentation. They will gradually fade away over time but to accelerate the process you can use serum or cream that contains azelaic acid follow it up with good moisturiser that suits your skin type. You can either buy it online or visit a pharmacy.
Always apply sunscreen before you step out the house. You'll see good results in 2-3 months of consistent use.
Feel better.

There are no medications which work for prevention of chicken pox once contact has already taken place. Chicken pox vaccine is available normally given at age of 1 year. And booster dose at 10 years. Or any age. But in present case may not work as viral transmission has already taken place. Those who have 1. Taken this vaccine in childhood and a booster dose and 2. Those who had already got chicken pox earlier will not get chicken pox again.

Normally one attack of chickenpox gives life long immunity to chickenpox, meaning no repeat attack. Your one year child which has chickenpox will also not get it again even if she comes in any contact.

Yes, you can have maggie. However, in general people should take balanced diet and avoid fast food.

If chicken pox is confirmed by a clinician, you should have lot of fluid intake. Maintain good personal hygiene by regular bath etc. Avoid direct contact with people because it spreads to others who had no chicken pox anytime in the past or have not received its vaccine. Since chicken pox is likely to be severe and troublesome when occurred in adulthood it is better to consult a physician for proper medication like a course of antiviral medications and tablets for prevalent complaints.

Chicken pox starts with red spots and fever. They can appear anywhere on the body. There will be extreme itching. The spots fill with fluids. Then blisters may burst. They may form scabs with black coloration as new ones are formed. For continuation of fever beyond 3 days and increase in number of spots with itching, consult your doctor to diagnose exact reason of what is called eruptive fever. Till the you may have plenty of oral fluids upto 8-10 glasses and paracetamol tablets for for fever or...more

Oral steroids when used long term have many adverse effects such as increased risk of infections, abnormal fat deposition, weight gain, osteoporosis (weak bones) etc. Depending on the condition and response to treatment, the dose and duration of therapy should be tailored. Kindly consult a dermatologist for personalised advice.

Gender dysphoria treatment.
Dev kaushik
can like in auto-immune diseases, your body make 'unnatural' changes to your body depending on your psyche? In particular hormones. I'm transgender, I am not on any medication but i've been experiencing light versions of the effects oestrogen has on an amab body. I was wondering if it's at all possible that a change in state of mind can result in changes in your body like changing the hormonal balance like how an auto-immune disease can affect perf...more