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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.

Pimples pop up all around my eyes and cheeks

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Right after I get sick the same thing happens! They pop up all around my eyes  and cheeks. Everywhere. I scrubbed my face with soap and water and soothed it with the 3 stages of proactive. It didn't work, but helped only a small bit. I could really use some help in tricks to speed up the process.

by User avatar Lovebug

Anyone using turmeric for chronic eczema?

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Hi, I’ve been having eczema ever since i was a child - steroid creams stopped working long time ago and now I experience more side effects from them then any benefit in slowing down the inflammation. I’ve been trying to use prescription moisturizer, perfume and color free cosmetic products, but...

by User avatar Jeannie

Two small dots show up on my upper part of my right leg (Pectineus Muscle)

Hi, I noticed that two small dots showed up on upper part of my right leg. I think under that part of skin there is Pectineus Muscle. Please see image http://postimg.org/image/6z79k5qqh/ I am little confused which type of specialist I should turn to exactly and what might be a couse of these small...

by User avatar Sammy2014

Psoriasis and acne?

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Hello, I’m 19 years old and I’m having major issues with my skin. You’d expect someone my age to have only the problem with acne - and I sure do have a massive breakouts before my each period, but I’m also diagnosed with psoriasis that is, for now, only limited to my shoulders and palms. I...

by User avatar Guest

19yo and palm skin peeling?

im having palm skin peeling on both of my hands. they are peeling on the side near the wrist. they are dry and peel then into new skin I guess. no pain or itch involved. what could it be?

by User avatar Guest

i had lichen planus and i want to help anyone with it

Please let me know if what I've gone through for years I was able to help even just one person other than myself. Ty

by User avatar ChrRus68318193

Can depression affect our skin?

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If we are depressed, is it effect on our skin?

by User avatar davesona316394

possible staph infection from tanning bed

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About 5 days ago, I went to a tanning salon that I often use and about a day later, a cluster of very painful bumps started growing on my right butt cheek. They are itchy, warm to the touch, hard to the touch and there is a huge welt around them. I have been applying fungal cream to them. Which...

by User avatar victoria76135537

black, disgusting, crunchy like beetles dropping off my scalp

Please help me anybody driving me crazy black disgusting crunchy like beetles dropping off scalp what is wrong with me so disgusting males me feel sick also scalp spits our puddles of disgusting wax gonna put bleach on that lump can't spend all hrs every night cleaning it

by User avatar heeelp me317580

Can drinking grape juice help my psoriasis?

I’ve had psoriasis since I was 14, it’s mostly visible on my forehead and scalp. I’m 31 now, but you can imagine how it was growing up with this horrible disease. I’ve been on all the medications from Methotrexate to Reclast injections, but still the areas on my scalp flare up, almost...

by User avatar AnnyJo