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.

weird purple line on my hip

ok so i have this weird purpleish line on my hip that looks like someone drew on me but i know nobody did the line is about an inch long and it wasnt there this morning it kind of looks like those things you draw so its looks like you have stiches (a thing kids do) and its reallt starting to scare...

by Guest over a year ago

big red itchy cirlcles on the leg for 3 weeks

ok me,my cousin,my papa,my dog,and my nana went camping to the beach,and then to an rv park by the beach,when we returned home,my nana did'nt feel good,so she looked at her legs and there were these big red cirlcles on her leg that was itchy.now its been three weeks and there still there doctors...

by emilee949 over a year ago

small bump that secretes a white film

I've noticed a small bump on my back right at my shoulder blade. My boyfriend was rubbing my back a few weeks ago and he noticed it too, so then he squeezed it and a white film came out, not a pus but a dry white film. He squeezed it harder and well more came out. After that lil session the bump...

by Guest over a year ago

After orgasm I tend to get severe tummy pains/cramps in my pelvic area

This is personal but.. I'm female, 17 years old. & when I masturbate or engage in sexual activites with my boyfriend, After orgasm I tend to get severe tummy pains/cramps in my pelvic area. Does anybody know what this is ? Is it dangerous? Should I see a doctor?

by Guest over a year ago

itchy, red, stiff skin around my jawline...

I bought some new face wash about a week ago now and I've only used it a few times, this was recommended by my doctor to help prevent breakouts and such. And lately certain parts of my face, (near my cheekbones and around my jaw line) have been very itchy, slightly red, and stiff or tight feeling....

by sixsbabe69490 over a year ago

The skin on my face and neck is flaking.

For about 3-4 years every time I take a shower the skin on my face and neck gets very dry and starts to flake and become very itchy. I've been using Cetaphil soap for a while. Could that be the problem? Has anyone ever expierienced this as well? Also I've been having small out breaks of...

by myskinisdry184535 over a year ago

The Effects of Lepracy

Posted: 02/21/08 - 01:09 Post subject: Lepracy -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I have quite a few questions regarding lepracy. I was wondering, do people ever get over lepracy once they get it? Is it possible to get complety rid of it? Is there...

by cincyspurs21 over a year ago

Leucoderma Cure and Home Remedies for Leucoderma

Discussion about whole Leucoderma symptoms and that the problem begins with the appearance of that small white spot. At later stages spot develops into a wider big white patches. At the first initial level, these patches are just soot be dull. But as the problem advances, the patches become so...

by drmitaljohn over a year ago

I started to have discharge

ha sanyone ever broke out right after u ut on some tight pants right after i did it i broke out into bumps like 2 big ones then they would go away in about a week or two and come back in different places then i started to have discharge irregular sometimes with an odor i heard that using...

by mimi12364923 over a year ago

Puffy and scabby thing on both sides of index finger

On my index finger on my right hand on both sides of the finger is puffy and it feels like a scab but it's always there. I've had it for a year or so and I dont remember doing any thing to get it but I can pick it off at the edges and no pain no blood. Anyone else had this when ever I search for it...

by Guest over a year ago