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.

unknown causes for skin condition

on my feet and hands, my skin flakes, showing young skin and that flakes as well. sensitive. many red dots like goosebumps and very itchy. if i scratch, it spreads everywhere and it causes the skin to harden and peel. Now it is spreading to my ears. every time i feel like sweating it itches on my...

by Guest over a year ago

Hypertrophic Scar Treatment?

Hi there, I recently got my navel pierced at the beginning of October. I did all of the recommended salt water soaks and antibacterial soap for the first month or so, but then stopped when it seemed to be healing properly. I'm a competitive swimmer, and my swimsuit rubbed on my piercing...

by Guest over a year ago

black area on groin and bump

Answered by a doctor

hi,m a 25 girl.i noticed black area on my groin and bump region for last 15 years which seems very bad.this is not disturbing me but i dont like that coz it hampers my beauty.it is not associated with any pain ,swelling,irritation,discharge....nothing.just black area.pls advice me how to remove it.

by mowshumy over a year ago

Sulphur for Psoriasis/Excema

I am looking at a homeopathic option for my 4 year olds excema. She also has celiac, another auto immune disorder. I have read several statements on using sulphur. Where do you get homeopathic sulphur? I would like to try something other than the steroids the Dr.s give her, which never work....

by Ashiver over a year ago

Unknown Skin Problem

So about a month ago i had this rash on my inner thigh. It was really itchy for a while, but eventually it went away. There were no bumps or sores or anything. I assumed it was simply a rash, but now I'm not so sure. A couple weeks after it went away, the itching returned, and now there is a...

by Guest over a year ago

how do i stop getting bright red in the face

Whenever im with my mates or with a lad and my mates r around i go bright red an i cant help it im a 14 year old girl and this always happens how can i stop this or make it less obvious ?????

by Guest over a year ago

Blister on vagina could it be herpes or just a cyst?

Answered by a doctor

I have one blister type thing on my vagina, it isn't in the vaginal opening it is up top kind of in line with my hip bones around that area of my vagina its almost unnoticeable unless i press it then it is sore, i dont feel ill and dont smell any different down there or have any discharge. what...

by damniluveu over a year ago

Need to get rid of all these brown spots on my legs, and tiny black dots from hair

Okay, i am light black and i have the worst legs and thighs ever. I have so many brown spots from scars i cant even wear shorts, or capris. I'm only 14 so it's not like it's from aging. I also have tiny black dots on my legs where hairs won't get shaved off. I think people call it ingrown hair. I...

by wrazsanae148455 over a year ago

small sore over sinus on cheek below my eye

I seem to have developed a small sore approx: 1/2 below my eye. I seems to ooze a clear liquid from time to time and never come to a head or seems to heal. It.s just over my sinus and my thinking is that its related in some way to it;s drainage. Is there a treatment for this?

by james over a year ago

natural cure hyperhidrosis

Answered by a doctor

Hi, guys. I suffer from excessive sweating. I know that this is medically known as hyperhidrosis. I don’t believe to the dermatologists, so I must find a solution on my own. Is there any natural cure for this condition of mine or not? I would be very grateful if someone could help me. Thanks...

by franz_154569154569 over a year ago