Skin Infections
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Bacterial Skin Infections top

( Impetigo Cellulitis )

These can be quite painful but usually respond to antibiotics. Sometimes incision and drainage of the infection may be required.
Hot soaks are always helpful. 
Insect Bite Reactions top

Mosquitos, Bed bugs, Fleas, Lice and Ticks.

Besides carrying specific diseases some of these bites can sometimes causes skin reaction or tremendous itching problems.
Sometimes although the bite may be in one particular area, there are similar reactions on other parts of the body where there was no apparent bite. If antihistamines and skin lotions and potions do not work effectively enough, systematic steroids may be tried by your doctor for some of these problems. However, there is also specific treatment for lice problems. The diagnosis has to be made correctly. Ticks on the skin surface are not uncommon specially after a visit to the Terai region. It is important to remove the ticks without leaving a part of it attached to the skin. We have not documented any lyme disease in Nepal.
Fungal Skin Infections top

Ringworm infections, vaginal yeast infections, and other fungal skin infections are common and usually respond to simple anti fungal measure.

Raise your hand !
Have you ever had a yeast infection? If you have not raise your hand and consider yourself blessed! There are many causes for this nasty infection and one, the use of antibiotics, is something we cannot avoid in Nepal. The discomfort of the infection as well as the messiness of the old treatment is one thing most of us would like to avoid. And now we can!!. The FDA- approved drug FLUCONAZOLE has saved the day. One tablet taken ORALLY is normally all the treatment required to clear up this dreaded condition. So whether you are trekking the Annapurna range or shopping to Bhat Bhateni, you don't need to be hassled with this problem.

 

 

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