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Skin Conditions

Skin can get infected by bacteria, viruses, fungus and parasites. Discuss topics related to bacterial infections (cellulitis, folliculitis, boils, and carbuncles, Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome); fungal infections (Candidiasis — yeast Infection, ringworm, Tinea Versicolor); viral infections (Cold Sores, Herpes Zoster — Shingles, warts) and parasitic skin infections (creeping eruption, lice, scabies). There are also many skin inflammations, including psoriasis, eczema, and dermatitis. You can post topics related to skin infections and inflammations as well as other skin topics that do not belong to the other forums right here.

CAT scan causing Burning sensation

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I had a CAT scan done of my brain to check for a bleed in the brain. Now I feel a burning sensation all over my skin, from my mid-chest up to the top of my head. What's going on? Did I get an overdose of radiation?

by User avatar Guest

Wearing eyeglasses suddenly causes facial coldness and discomfort

I only wear eyeglasses for reading. About six months ago I noticed that it was very uncomfortable to wear any reading glasses. The area around my eyes and nose gets a cold, numb sensation and feels uncomfortable. The longer I wear the glasses, the longer the sensations lasts after I take the...

by User avatar gremlin29699

Steatocystoma Multiplex - Cause, Treatment and Diet for Prevention

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This post is an extension of the Steatocystoma Multiplex cause, treatment and diet for prevention thread. Please continue posting within this thread.

by User avatar Jenny3481

My scrotum is completely flaking all skin...

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Hello, and thanks in advance for any thoughts/advice. I woke up this morning, and my scrotum was covered in a thick shiny coat of what appears to be dead skin. It was slightly sore to the touch, and felt like it was cracking (like chapped lips) The skin was unusually dry, and seemed to have...

by User avatar beelzebub103580

Pityriasis rosea spreading out all over my body a month after diagnosis. How to stop it?

Diagnosed with psoriasis rosacea one month ago and it is still spreading out all over my body. So far it seems like my hands and my feet and my face are not affected although it is in my hair and on my neck. My doctor had a follow-up appointment with me and he is scheduling me with a dermatologist...

by User avatar Guest

what is causing two different color eyelashes

I do have two different color eyelashes as well and always want to know if anyone else had it. Does anyone know why?

by User avatar Guest

i feel like i have tiny bugs crawling on my body, and head

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i have been treated for scabies and it didnt work. i get a tiny bump and it itches but in a few days its gone. it feels like i have tiny bugs crawling on my legs, back, arms,face and scalp, but i dont see anything. the feeling is similar to tickling a single hair on your arm or legs. pleeeeaaassse...

by User avatar thedoper83

Stretch marks not healing and keep gaining more even though weight hasn't changed

Stretch marks won't heal and keep itching and hurting. No more weight gain lately more keep appearing. The latest one is a inch across and turned dark brown. It has been inflamed on and off for weeks. I go to sleep with weird pains in my leg and wake up with a new mark.

by User avatar Guest

Acrylic Nails Causing Skin Arond my Fingers to Dry and Peel

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Subject bout says it all. Every time I get acrylic nails the skin around my finger tips dries out at starts peeling back half way up to my first knuckle as well as under the nail. What causes this? And how can I prevent it from happening? I don't want to have to get rid of the nails again...

by User avatar Guest

What does it mean when you are having several infections in a row? I'm diagnosed with cellulitis

So I went to a VA hospital last month because of an infection I had underneath my toenail. Very painful to the point where I passed out three times while trying to get help. I was diagnosed with Cellulitis, was prescribed antibiotics and discharged that same day. Fast forward about two days, the...

by User avatar fearsome tray