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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.

Branchial Cleft Cyst

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Hello- all of you who have had large branchial cleft cyst removed by surgery...my husband who had surgery on 10/21/08 is still in a lot of pain and thought he would be feeling better by now. He had a drain tube for 24 hours after surgery. Since then though, it seems as if his under chin /throat...

by User avatar Guest

dry horny eruptions in place of hair follicles and dry skin

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Hello there, I am residing in UK from past 3 months.i have dry skin in my arms and legs which forms scales in legs and was not much evident when i was staying in india.I have to use moisturiser 2times a day. The main problem is i get dry,horny eruptions in place of my hair follicles.this happens...

by User avatar roya

yellow spots on skin

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I have a few yellow spots on my chest and thighs, they are less than 1cm, and they don't hurt, itch, burn, they are not raised or feel any different from normal skin. They look sort of like a highlighter mark and they come and go over time. I feel perfectly healthy, but the spots still bother me...

by User avatar bbgun06

mulluscum and herpes

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i am not sure whether or not i have mulluscum, i was never tested but about a year ago a doc. said that i had it but he said it would not go away. I am having outbreaks and am taking valtrex because i had another doc say it could be herpes, can people confuse them? Should i get a culture to know...

by User avatar apetty4275

Boil-like thing formed on back, but filled with blood and ha

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Hey guys, i'm having this weird problem which i'm very unsure of. It first started off with it just being a very very intense swelling on my back, which was quite visible when i looked in the mirror. I tried to ignore it for the first few days but its been maybe a week past now and now its formed a...

by User avatar DanHo89357

Treatment for underarm abscess

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:-( how do you treat a abscess besides antibiotics? it is very painful and it feels like it is on fire or like it has been cut! it is too hard to be lanced but i am about to start a new job in a few days and i need some advice on something i could do to resolve this problem, please help! :'(

by User avatar Guest

Spider like vine on the arms and legs-am I just cold

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Wen to the Doctor they said I was col.But I was sweeting. I have had it ever since I had the Stroke. Found out that the blood vessels in my brain (the right side ) are to small.I have this on the underside of both arms and the inner sides of my thighs. When I wear a short sleve top people ask me...

by User avatar judyj

Birthmarks & skin conditions

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Hi I have had lazer treatment for 21 years not improved just got scars & truma loads of pain ect, wast of money, even if lazer does work it is only tempary. I am now going to try Homeopathic ways to treat my birthmark from the rute corse internal. If you have a birthmark or skin condition...

by User avatar mikeypele87857

recurring rash face,arms,upper back x1 year.Is this Lupus?

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I am 59.I have a recurring pruritic red pimple like rash with crusted center on face,arms,upper back for past year.Dermatologist prescibed topical Kenalog/Eucerin cream;stated non infectious;internal cause.I am awaiting appointment for blood work from primary MD .Chronic back pain.No other...

by User avatar Jeanne

eczema on the lips

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What is the best treatment for eczema on lips? Something apeared on my upper lip 3 days ago, looks like lesion that is common in herpes, but is eczema. It is itchy, flaky, red and of course looks very bad. Are there any ointments that can be from help in eczema on lips? I put talc on it several...

by User avatar Guest