My Dad hit the top of his head on the corner of the basement stairway, resulting in a gash approximately the size of a nickel. Despite cleaning and dressing the wound at a walk-in clinic, the bleeding continues to saturate the bandages. What should I do?

January 20th, 2023

I have been experiencing blurry vision, discomfort, and tearing in one eye after wearing contact lenses. When I close the eye, it feels weird and uncomfortable, and now it's puffy and a bit pink. Could it be pink eye, and what should I do to alleviate the discomfort?

December 15th, 2023

I want to get a Shingrix vaccine. 1 - Is it safe to get the Shingrix vaccine while having a herpes 2 outbreak? If not, how long should I wait after the outbreak is over before getting the vaccine? 2 - Do I need to stop taking Valacyclovir before getting the Shingrix vaccine? If so, how many days should I stop taking Valacyclovir before getting the vaccine? 3 - I got a Zostavax vaccine in Sept 2017. Should I still get the Shingrix vaccine? 4 - Will I feel ill for several days after getting the Shingrix vaccine? 5 - Will the Shingrix vaccine increase my risk of recurrent outbreaks of Herpes 1 & 2?

April 12th, 2024

My friend was using meth, missed her vein, and now has a large, painful swelling at the injection site. She is scared to go to the hospital due to legal concerns. What can she do?

November 21st, 2023

I have a white spot on my penis. I am 61 years old and had a cholecystectomy two weeks ago. The spot appeared one day ago, is oval-shaped, whitish, and does not cause itching, pain, or any other symptoms. The skin around it is smooth and normal. What could this spot be?

April 22nd, 2023