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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.

Could eczema be caused by an underlying medical problem?

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I got something really ugly on my arm. It’s swollen, bright red and painful. It’s very itching. I don’t know what to do. I’m terrified. My mother thinks that it’s eczema. I’ve never had eczema. Could eczema be caused by an underlying medical problem? I’m...

by User avatar jobie36585

Abscess started bleeding and draining pus

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My brother has an abscess on his foot. It’s not so big but it started to be very painful. Yesterday abscess started bleeding and draining pus. I think that he should go to doctor but he doesn’t want to. I’m worried because I know that abscess sometimes can cause severe problems. Do...

by User avatar joyan121556608

What cream can help with scalp folliculitis?

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My child has problems with his scalp skin. He goes to a kindergarten and it looks like there was some epidemy. As doctor explained me, that is scalp folliculitis, condition that affects the hair and head skin, and it is very contagious. I would just like to know what cream can help with scalp foil.

by User avatar karlen172260816

Do i switch my son from cow milk to soya to help his eczema?

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Hello, folks. My son has been recently diagnosed eczema. I have read that cow’s milk may be responsible for eczema, so I would like to know whether I should switch my son from cow milk to soya to help his eczema. What do you think? I would gladly hear out your opinion. Thanks.

by User avatar guenna51598

How do I treat Discoid Eczema?

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I have a Discoid Eczema on my buttock. I’m desperate. I have never had Eczema before and I don’t know what to do. Do I need to go to doctor? Should I use some cream or what? Can somebody who has experience with Eczema, tell me, please, how do I treat Discoid Eczema?

by User avatar emmi48487

Could being hyperthyroid cause eczema too?

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I need some information about eczema. My mother got eczema on her arm. She has never had it before in her life. She is also hyperthyroid. I know that a lot of things may cause eczema but I’m not sure about hyperthyroidism. Now I’m wondering could being hyperthyroid cause eczema too?

by User avatar homer6162040

Drug for scleroderma lupus treatment

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Hello! My really good friend is suffering from scleroderma lupus. That is why I want to know what the prognosis for patient diagnosed with scleroderma lupus is. I am very concerned for her during the fact that she does not talk about this disease at all. I want to ask you (if you know) what drug she...

by User avatar charissa24160433

What's the best treatment for scleroderma lupus?

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Hello! My doctor suspects that I have scleroderma lupus. He scheduled me for next week medical exams. That is why I want to know, in case that I really have scleroderma lupus, what's the best treatment for scleroderma lupus. I really hope that someone of you will know answer on my question…....

by User avatar kessia49860435

How to treat eczema for a baby?

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Hi! I have one question about eczema. My friend has just told me that her little daughter got eczema. I have five months old baby and I’ve never thought what I should do if my baby got eczema. So, can somebody explain to me how to treat eczema for a baby? Thank you!

by User avatar janice128460742

Prognosis for patient diagnosed with scleroderma lupus

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Hello! My really good friend is suffering from scleroderma lupus. That is why I want to know what the prognosis for patient diagnosed with scleroderma lupus is. I am very concerned for her and I want to know if there is something I can do for her. This is very important to me and I ask you all for...

by User avatar tildy140360053