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Burning with urination, urgency, and frequency in otherwise healthy adults, with clear rules for when kidney infection or sepsis needs in-person care.

Thin gray or white discharge and odor in nonpregnant adults, with careful screening for red flags that need pelvic exam or urgent testing.

Thick, clumpy discharge and intense itching in adults, distinguishing yeast from BV, sexually transmitted infections, and other causes of irritation.

Evaluation for higher risk adults who may qualify for treatment and clear instructions for isolation, testing, and when to seek emergency care.

Fever, body aches, and cough during flu season, with evidence based decisions about medicines and strict red flag rules for pneumonia and sepsis.

Upper respiratory infections with congestion and sore throat, focused on symptom relief and avoiding unnecessary antibiotics.

Careful history to distinguish viral sore throat from strep and guidance on when in-person swabbing or emergency airway evaluation is necessary.

Sinus pressure, congestion, and facial pain, using infection society criteria to decide when medicines truly help and when watchful waiting is safer.

Red, irritated eyes with discharge, distinguishing viral, allergic, and bacterial patterns and sending emergencies such as vision changes to in-person care.

Adult ear pain and fullness with strict rules for fever, mastoid pain, or neurologic symptoms that must be seen urgently in person.

Short term relief for suspected dental infection and clear time bound instructions to see a dentist within 48 to 72 hours.

Red, warm, painful skin infections that may qualify for oral medicines when mild, with clear emergency rules for rapidly spreading or systemic illness.

Sudden painful joint flares in adults, with attention to kidney function, drug interactions, and when joint infection must be ruled out in person.

Painful blistering rash along a nerve distribution, with a focus on early recognition and when eye involvement or neurologic signs need emergency care.

Recurrent lip blisters that often respond to episodic treatment, with careful screening for more serious facial or eye infections.

Adult tick bites with photo review when possible and discussion of when a single dose medicine is appropriate versus observation.

Evaluation of low risk adult dog bites for short term treatment and tetanus review, with guidance on when emergency washout is needed.

Cat bites in adults with a low threshold for treatment and strict instructions on red streaking, fever, or joint involvement that need in-person care.

Evaluation of adult chlamydia exposure, treatment when indicated, and partner guidance, with clear instructions for in-person testing and follow up.

Online management of known adult genital herpes with episodic or suppressive plans when appropriate and thorough education on transmission.

Evaluation of vaginal dryness and discomfort in postmenopausal adults, with discussion of local estrogen and nonhormonal options when appropriate.

Breast pain, redness, and systemic symptoms in breastfeeding adults, with antibiotic decisions and guidance on pumping, feeding, and emergency red flags.

Adult acne care using guideline based topical and oral options and clear advice on when scarring or severe nodules require in-person dermatology.

Chronic itchy rashes in adults, emphasizing skin barrier repair, topical antiinflammatory regimens, and recognition of infection or systemic red flags.

Rashes triggered by products, metals, or plants with focus on exposure history, topical treatment, and when patch testing or in-person exam is needed.

Persistent scalp flaking and itch, often involving eyebrows and beard, using medicated shampoos and short topical antiinflammatory courses when appropriate.

Adult head lice management and household decontamination counseling, with guidance on when children need in-person pediatric evaluation.

Chronic facial redness and bumps with trigger counseling and topical regimens, with rules for eye involvement or severe changes needing specialists.

Ring shaped rashes and athlete’s foot patterns treated primarily with topical antifungals and education on when nail or scalp disease needs in-person care.

Itchy, blistering rashes after plant contact, treated with appropriate duration steroid tapers and clear warnings about facial, genital, and eye involvement.

Sneezing, congestion, and eye symptoms from allergies with stepwise nasal sprays, antihistamines, and guidance on when testing or shots may help.

Spring and fall allergy flares in adults, with focus on multimedicine regimens, environmental control, and when asthma or sinusitis requires more workup.

Palmar, axillary, or generalized sweating that bothers adults, with discussion of safe systemic and topical options and screening for secondary causes.

Medical grade topical regimens such as tretinoin and sunscreen strategies that support long term skin health rather than quick cosmetic fads.

Cosmetic lash enhancement for adults using bimatoprost when safe, with careful eye safety screening and instructions for nightly application.

Pretravel planning for adults prone to motion sickness on planes, boats, or long drives, focusing on safe medicines and nonpharmacologic strategies.

Medication and behavioral plans for adults who want to stop smoking, with realistic discussion of quit rates, side effects, and support tools.

Situational performance anxiety in otherwise stable adults, using noncontrolled beta blocker options when safe and screening for cardiac red flags.

Evaluation of adult erectile dysfunction with review of cardiovascular risks, medicine interactions, and selection of phosphodiesterase inhibitors when safe.

Hair loss in adult men with discussion of topical and oral options and guidance on when dermatology or lab work is needed.

Refills for established adult asthma using inhaled controllers and rescue inhalers, with rules around recent hospital visits or severe symptoms.

Bridge refills for adults with known migraine patterns already on appropriate abortive medicines, with screening for red flag headache patterns.

Short term refills of thyroid hormone in adults with recent labs and stable dosing, with reminders to maintain regular primary care monitoring.

Refills for adults with established statin or other cholesterol therapy and recent lab work, paired with lifestyle counseling and risk review.

Short bridge refills for stable adults on noninsulin diabetes medicines, emphasizing ongoing primary care follow up and lab monitoring.

Refills for known plaque psoriasis limited to topical therapies, with clear rules around when systemic disease or joint symptoms require specialty care.

Continuation of topical regimens for adults with known rosacea, aligned with long term dermatology plans and eye safety screening when needed.

Bridge refills for adults with stable acid reflux or heartburn medicines, with lifestyle counseling and clear red flags that require in-person endoscopy or imaging.

Ensuring adults with known anaphylaxis risk have current auto injectors, with reinforcement of emergency plans and allergist or primary care follow up.