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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.

Severe Itching Does not go Away with creams and Allergy Medication

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I just needed to let the community know that scabies diagnosis is on the rise. My family and I have just finished getting rid of the awful severe itching that comes with having scabies. It is not fun to have scabies. The symptoms of scabies is subtle at first. If you have never been exposed to...

by User avatar averagemom85797

Itchy and swollen eyes, could it be angioedema

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A month ago I was driving from the midwest to the west coast. i woke up one morning and the area around one eye was swollen and itchy. I used gold bond to calm the itch. Since then both eyes are involved and the redness extends down the cheeks when it is at its worst. Today I noticed that I am...

by User avatar Belinda B85333

ABSCESS HOME TREATMENTS REQUIRED

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HI I HAVE A ABSCESS ON MY BUTTOCKS AREA OF THE SKIN THAT IS NOT PASS , ITS JUST A SWELL FOR 5MONTHS NOW. I REQUIRE NATURAL HOME REMEDIES TREATMENTS AS I DONOT WANT TO REMOVE IT BY SURGEONS AS I DONOT HAVE THE FUNDS TO DO SO. PLEAS HELP.

by User avatar Guest

How can I deal with my furunculosis-is incision of the abscess needed?

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Hi, folks. I have been diagnosed with furunculosis. It is located in my outer ear. I must go to an ENT specialist to deal with this, but I don’t know what kind of treatment I will get. Will I have an incision of the abscess? Is this really needed? I will appreciate all your advices.

by User avatar lyon187584428

Perioral dermatitis help

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I am pretty sure I have perioral dermatitis. I got prescribed tetracycline and it went away. If it goes away with this antibiotic does that mean it is definately POD or could it be something else? it has now come back months later but the pimples dont seem to be red anymore they are just little...

by User avatar Guest

Pimples on Thigh

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Hey All, I have about 30 or so very small pimples on both of my thigh's, sometimes they spread to my knees and shins, they occasionally frow a head and can pop, but the skin is very sensitive. Some dont grow a head and they mainly stay under a hair, i dont shave my legs they r rather bushy, and...

by User avatar DexterRev83810

Is eczema always a sign of allergy?

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Hello, folks. I have a problem with eczema. It cannot pass. I have tried almost everything. I know that eczema is related to allergy. I wonder whether it is always a sign of allergy. What do you know about this? I would really like to know the answer. Thank you in advance for answering.

by User avatar wilbur181781912

Is herpes zoster recedive of varicella?

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Hello, folks. My friend has some problems with herpes zoster. He has been suffering from it for years. I have recently heard that herpes zoster is in fact recidive of varicella. I wonder whether this is true. Can anyone provide me such information? I would really appreciate it. Thank you in advance....

by User avatar chev101581513

Finger tips painful,nails flattening and curving of digit bone

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Dear Doctor, I am a female, 32 years old and am suffering for last 7 years with flattenning of my nails. It all started with my nails tips starting to detach from the skin underneath. Later it started flattening and painful. Last 3 years i have observed that the tips of my finger has broadened and...

by User avatar Tina

What causes my body to produce a foul odor . It only smells after being messaged.

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I'm really worried about him. I didn't smell the foul smell until after the carbon monoxide issue. I first realized it after he got out of the shower. I was rubbbing his back and where ever I rubbed it would produce the odor. I called poison control and they told me that it had nothing...

by User avatar worried