Folliculitis is essentially an inflammation around the hair follicle—it’s more like the bulb than the root, but whatever 🙂 >>. It usually happens after you mess with the area, most commonly from shaving. Bacteria migrate down the subcutaneous part of the hair into the deeper parts of the follicle, where they multiply, resulting in small, white, pus-filled pustules surrounded by red, swollen, painful bumps. The culprits are typically Gram-positive cocci—basically bacteria, not fungi. To prevent it, disinfect the area before you shave or trim, use creams, gels, or foams to reduce skin friction during the process, and, of course, keep your razors and clippers hygienic.
Regarding treatment, it's better to avoid various corticosteroids. Instead, try using povidone-iodine ointment (like Betadine) or a topical antibiotic ointment such as Betrion or Bivacyn.
For scars, calendula oil is the gold standard—way more effective than using hyaluronic acid gels like Neosporin... If you're dealing with irritated skin, redness, or swelling, applying calendula ointment works wonders. These are officially recognized remedies.🙂
As for the saliva on the wound, I wasn't joking when I mentioned it earlier... Saliva is packed with enzymes that have both bacteriostatic and bactericidal properties. It’s not a coincidence that wounds inside the mouth heal the fastest, right? So, what’s actually wrong with licking your own finger to prep a wound? 😁
That said, if your immune system is strong and healthy, any wound that hasn't been contaminated by dirt or waste will heal just fine on its own. Just wash it with running water and cover it with clean gauze. There's no need to overthink it. 🙂
Everyone judges me when I admit I handle my medical stuff with zero professional help, 🤣
but seriously, can you actually get Dermabond for home use?
Of course. If they don't have it in stock at the pharmacy, just ask them to order it for you... it isn't even that pricey, maybe around $40 for a single-use applicator 😎
Two-component acrylate adhesives are actually used in surgery too... if you look it up online, you'll see Ethicon's Dermabond from Johnson & Johnson is a thing. This isn't anything new. 😈
I don't think we need to panic over nothing, but the reality is that there's an increasing number of people out there acting erratically, and it’s getting scary. Some people are actually coming up with disgusting tactics, like placing needles in places where someone could easily get pricked... We've already seen several convenience store robberies in cities like Chicago and Cleveland where criminals threatened employees with needles, claiming they were infected. Even if the statistical probability of catching something from a single prick is low, I still wouldn't want to take that chance. A little extra caution never hurts. Honestly, these days you can't even take a walk along the coast in a place like Santa Monica at dusk without worrying about someone trying to snatch your purse.
We always talked about wanting to be just like the "civilized" West... well, looks like we finally made it. 😈
Peter Myers29 said:That’s meant for stopping bleeding quickly, not for disinfecting. Honestly, you might as well just dump table salt on the wound (after sticking some gauze in your mouth first). Salt pulls out moisture and dries the area out, plus it's iodized...
Yeah, if you actually hate the person who's bleeding. 😈
I really don't see any reason to put nonsense like that on a wound. Everyone keeps a first aid kit in their car or at home... why are we trying to revert back to the Stone Age? By the way, did no one think to suggest peeing on the wound? 🙂 Assuming, of course, there isn't a UTI involved. 🙄
An OGTT, or oral glucose tolerance test, essentially tracks how your body handles sugar over time. A few hours after you consume the glucose, your blood sugar levels should drop back down to a normal range. If they stay elevated, it indicates an issue with how insulin is being produced or released.
Generally speaking, fruit intake is pretty strictly limited for people with diabetes. You're usually looking at smaller portions of lower-sugar options, like apples. Figs and grapes are mostly off-limits. But there’s no need to stress about all that right now until we see what the actual results show.
I’m a huge fan of all kinds of mushrooms—porcini, oyster, button, truffles... even the ones people debate whether they actually count as fungi or not.
That said, I have to admit, once you start prepping them with heavy cream, cheese, and all those other delicious additions, they definitely stop being "diet food."😁
Okay, maybe I'm exaggerating just a little... if you just grill some fresh button mushrooms, toss them with chopped parsley, and hit them with a bit of olive oil and lemon juice, it’s far from a calorie bomb, yet it still tastes incredible.😛
Olivia Ruiz, Karen Brooks... I honestly don't know what to say. This just isn't right. In an emergency setting, the anesthesiologist absolutely needs to speak with the patient before induction to explain the procedure. It is MANDATORY to take a thorough medical history, especially regarding allergies, past surgeries, and existing health conditions.
I happen to be incredibly lucky to work with people who aren't just going through the motions... though I often feel embarrassed telling people what I do for a living. Unfortunately, it’s not rare—especially in major US cities—to find colleagues who have dragged the reputation of this profession through the mud.😢
And that lack of care ends up hurting all of us who actually give a damn—those of us who treat a patient like a human being rather than just "the appendix case" or "the hernia in room four."
Spinal anesthesia isn't used for intra-abdominal or intraperitoneal surgeries—basically, any procedure requiring access to the peritoneal cavity. This is because the nerves supplying the peritoneum and abdominal organs (like the stomach, intestines, gallbladder, or omentum) originate from higher spinal centers that a spinal block simply can't reach. To put it simply, it’s a matter of where the nerve coverage ends.
However, organs located within the abdomen but outside the peritoneal cavity, such as the uterus or bladder, can often be managed with spinal anesthesia. In certain cases where heavy muscle relaxation isn't strictly required—like a routine C-section, for instance—this is actually standard practice.
For patients with certain underlying conditions, such as cardiovascular disease, the risks associated with spinal anesthesia are generally lower than those of general anesthesia. Ultimately, before any surgery involving anesthesia, a thorough pre-anesthesia assessment is mandatory. That evaluation is what determines which type of anesthesia is the safest and most appropriate choice for the patient.
Exactly. This forum isn't a platform for systematic brainwashing, lecturing everyone from a pedestal, DELIBERATELY MISLEADING people with inaccurate or arbitrary info, orPROMOTING specific products and their brands.
I'm certain the moderators are well aware of who is actually driving this tone in the discussions...
Sarah Gomez52 said:James Newman4, McGregor, or whatever... 🙂 Stop copy-pasting your old posts and quit with the nonsense... (there's a bathroom for that, not this forum). Then take a look at yourself and see if you even belong among those two million Americans, because what good is a high fitness level when you don't even look healthy...
👋 👋 👋 Bravo, Sarah Gomez52...
Just one note regarding the person above: DAMN, ARE WE ALL STUPID EXCEPT FOR YOU? 🆙
And another thing: Get a life, for everyone's sake...
Please, let's all chip in some cash so we can get him a girlfriend through Blue Dating... 😈
Maybe he'll spend a little energy on something constructive and actually useful, instead of just driving us all crazy. 🙂
What do we actually mean when we say someone is "overweight"? Is it just measuring waist circumference in inches or tracking pounds to make some rough, gut-feeling estimation 😈
In my view, the only parameter that truly matters is the Body Mass Index, which factors in sex, age, height, and weight. From there, you have different classifications for obesity. A BMI up to 25 is considered normal, 25-30 falls into the overweight category, and you don't reach the level of obesity until you cross 30. A BMI over 50 is essentially an automatic indicator for bariatric surgery, while a BMI between 40 and 50—when combined with other risk factors like diabetes or hypertension—is also an indication for such a procedure. Of course, we are talking about patients who haven't seen any success with controlled weight-loss diets... Based on what some of my colleagues have shared, we don't see a massive number of patients in the BMI > 50 category here in the US yet, though there is a global upward trend in BMI levels. Now, I’m not entirely convinced that 50% of Americans are above a BMI of 25; I suspect that figure might be a bit exaggerated... 🙂
Raymond Bennett9 said:Alright, I have to admit, I'm a fan... You're always feisty, usually pretty funny (poor MacGregor 😂), and honestly, you're quite easy on the eyes. I know we have top-tier orthopedic specialists here, but I don't really trust our healthcare system. They just don't invest enough money into it. It would be ideal if some of those elite surgeons also practiced privately. Can shoulder and knee surgeries be done at private American clinics? Any recommendations? Or are Mayo Clinic and Johns Hopkins the best bets? If they are, can I actually choose which surgeon performs my operation? (I highly doubt it).
wow... this guy is flirting with me 🎉 🎉 🎉
There are plenty of private options, of course! Have you heard of Nemec? Well, he runs his own private orthopedic clinic over in Matulj. 😎
Raymond Bennett9 said:Thanks, everyone. Is there anyone else here, or maybe out in the real world, who has gone under anesthesia? Any experiences or thoughts you can share?
Anyone who has ever had surgery—from tonsillectomies to appendix removals—has been under anesthesia. I'm not quite sure what you're getting at. Anesthesiology is a highly advanced and incredibly safe medical field. The drugs and equipment used in America are exactly the same as those used anywhere else in the world.
If you really want data, why not just stand outside a local hospital and conduct a survey? 😈
Or, you could just stop by a surgical ward during visiting hours and ask around... Honestly, the easiest way would be to head over to the anesthesia department at any major hospital and ask a few questions. I'd bet anything they won't kick you out for asking.🙂
I know how much you’re hurting right now... but there is one thing I’m struggling to understand: you mentioned that the surgeon didn't stitch up the stoma. A stoma actually can't be stitched closed; it has to remain open. By definition, a stoma is when the bowel is brought through the abdominal wall to allow waste to exit when it can't pass through the body naturally.
Regarding the cause of death being sepsis from Escherichia coli... it’s more likely that the bacteria entered the bloodstream because the little one's immune system was simply overwhelmed and exhausted by the procedure... And even a subclavian catheter can serve as an entry point for pathogens into the bloodstream...
Regardless, I know this is devastating... we are all feeling this weight with you...
Paul, look, I’m no gynecologist, but my best friend happens to be mine, and he’s cleared some things up for me... Even if it isn't explicitly mentioned on the Diane35 pamphlet, she—like other oral contraceptives—can be taken continuously without any breaks. This method significantly reduces menstruation, which is actually quite common among female athletes. It works by reducing the endometrium (the uterine lining) that usually rebuilds during the placebo week, essentially eliminating the need for bleeding, since that process is just the shedding of old tissue. You might just experience some light brown spotting.
Keep in mind, Diane35 is a high-estrogen formula; its primary purpose isn't really birth control, but rather treating cystic ovaries and acne. There are plenty of options on the market with much lower estrogen levels—meaning fewer side effects and less of a hormonal shock to your system—such as Logest, or the newer Yasmin...
northerntrucker2 said:I'm actually planning on starting birth control because my condom broke a month ago. My OBGYN gave me Plan B to take over two days—two pills a day—but I felt absolutely terrible, oh my god.😲 😢I was vomiting, too. Now I'm wondering, were those the same pills you take every single day? Because if they are, there is no way I can do that. And were the side effects really that bad? Are there other options I should ask my doctor about? Let me know, ladies, I'm totally lost here.😢
What you took back then was what we call the "morning-after pill," which is basically a high dose of estrogen and progestogen. For daily birth control, you get a much lower dose, so the side effects are usually far less intense. Like any medication, oral contraceptives can have side effects. For most people, it's just temporary nausea, some bloating, potential weight gain, breast tenderness, or spotting, but these usually settle down after the first few cycles. For anything specific regarding your health, you should ALWAYS consult your gynecologist.🙂