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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.

swollen upper lip

Answered by a doctor

my upper lip has been swollen for about six months.it has never gone back to normal and sometimes (every few weeks) it will swell up even more (only for a few days.) does anyone know what might be causing this? what can i do to make it better again?

by User avatar mark7773634

severe burning sensation

I have problem dealing with severe burning sensation that affects mainly my face but also neck and shoulders. And it's not like I have just severe burning sensation problem it is that I have this itchy and extremely dry skin especially regarding my face area. It happens frequently my face is so...

by User avatar cheri19437

Blood filled bump on inner thigh right on the edge of my bikini line down near my butt

So a few months ago I tried riding a bike for the first time in a couple years. I rode for maybe 15 minutes before my sit bones really started hurting. Within the next hour I got this huge boil-looking bump on my inner thigh, right on the edge of my bikini line down near my butt. It was extremely...

by User avatar Guest

fissure surgery aftercare

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Hello! I am a 36 year-old male and I have developed an anal fissure. I have been given anaesthetic creams and laxatives but this did not fix the problem, so I was advised to have a surgery. I am going for lateral sphincterotomy and I am interested in the risks and aftercare considering this...

by User avatar Guest

Thick Flaky Dandruff that never goes away

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Hi, I am 28 and have had a problem with dnadruff since I was a kid. however lately in the last years or so, it's become thick. So thick that I basically have to pick it up or dig it up to even break it away from my scalp. I can wash my hair, do a treatment and grease my scalp and in 1 day it...

by User avatar anewday

blisters between shoulder blade.

My husband has blisters on his back between his shoulder blade, it is in clusters of about 3. One looks like a pimple but you can tell that it is a blister, he says that it is very sore. I have been putting a actibitic on the blisters hopefully I am doing the right thing. Any suggestions? pal65721

by User avatar pal65721

Best supplement for psoriasis?

Hello, I was diagnosed with psoriasis on my hands few months ago and the initial outbreak calmed down with the help of the cream my dermatologist prescribed. At the moment, there are barely any signs on the spots where psoriasis was present, but I’m thinking it would help if besides constant...

by User avatar Guest

white bump on nose

Do you guys have any ideas about white bumps on noses? I have had one of them for around three days now. I even tried squeezing it like a zit, but to no avail. What on earth could this be? I am hoping for some suggestions on how to clear it up as well.

by User avatar bail1547159346

the skin on my testicles is flaking and falling

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This started about 4 weeks back it first started on my left inner thigh, the skin there became white and powdery when I rubbed it and it was a little itchy then it spreaded to my right thigh them the skin on the right and left side on my testicle started to dry and curl up in segments and then...

by User avatar randr306341

birthmark inside eye

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I have violet birth mark over half portion of my face (right side). It covers my right eye.I was born with that birthmark. Can I perform laser surgery to remove my birthmark Does it harm my eye? I must mention that I see little from my right eye.

by User avatar amica17699