Can the HSV-1 virus be transferred if someone with a cold sore wipes their mouth with their hand, then immediately shakes your hand, and 5 minutes later your hands touch a straw that touched your lips? How likely would you get HSV-1 if the person doesn’t have active lesions and hasn’t for 8 months?

November 23rd, 2024

Can Folliculitis be stress induced, and is it related to HIV?

September 30th, 2024

My left eyelid has been twitching over the last few days. It’s mostly the eyelid, but sometimes just under the eye as well. My eye does not close when it happens. I also feel occasional twitches in other parts of my body, but nothing repetitive like my eye. I drink coffee, have work stress, but nothing major or more than usual. I am otherwise healthy, don’t smoke or drink, have a healthy BMI, female, 38 years old. I take Lexapro 15mg for anxiety and 10 Zyrtec for allergies. Does this sound worrisome to you?

August 9th, 2023

My 11-month-old baby has a croup-like cough and some difficulty breathing. He is happy and playing, but I can see some skin retraction between his ribs when he breathes. His temperature is 98 degrees. Should I take him to urgent care?

February 7th, 2024

I have an internal hemorrhoid and was given a suppository which provided relief, but now I have a burning sensation between my butt crack. I've tried a sitz bath with no relief. What should I do?

October 7th, 2023