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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.

autoimmune progesterone dermatitis

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Hi, I have been having these strange rashes throughout my life. I have noticed that it is somehow related to my period, so I decided to see the doctor. He did some blood tests and an intradermal skin test because he thinks that I have autoimmune progesterone dermatitis. I am waiting for the results,...

by User avatar Guest

white pimples in scalp that hurt. Was told it is foliculitis

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I have had this problem for over 20 years. i believe doxycycline in low dosage over a period of time for maintance worked. 8-|

by User avatar jOHN bALKEVITCH

sudden rash in armpit

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Is it possible to be allergic to deodorant or it is just me. I got one for my birthday from a very dear person. I use it for sometime and I got sudden rash in armpit. Could it be allergic reaction? I used other brands earlier but I was fine. Is there anyone with similar problem?

by User avatar dorice47487

Cold sore on eyelid?

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Recently I have developed what would seem to be a cold sore on my eye lid. I have always gotten them around my mouth and nose since I was young, but only once before on my eyelid if I remember correctly. I looked up ocular herpes or keratitis, as I couldnt find any information on simplex 1 causing a...

by User avatar Irony32147970

my temples havbe been swollen for over a year, wats it abt?!

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hi, im a 19 year old female, and for the past year or so, both of my temples have been swollen, i do not know the course of it. it usually gets worse when i eat hard foods. i have been to the doctor and they said nothing wes wrong, ive tried fluid retention tablets, yoga and asteopathic treatment,...

by User avatar sara.mccormick9303

perhaps folliculitis?

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Hi. First off I probably should say I'm a 19 year old female. I've shaven my genitals since around 17. For the past couple months whenever I shave I get pimple like (red,itchy,small) bumps on areas around and on my genitals. What is it? And should I see my doctor or just get a cream?

by User avatar melodiousmelly88

Does mineral oil cause wrinkles?

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I am 35 years old. One of the more important things in my life is looking after my body and its vitality. I train regularly with my personal trainer, I eat healthy, I take care of my skin and I use anti wrinkle creams. I would like to know something does mineral oil cause wrinkles?

by User avatar desiri42261

Strange Hand rash since about 5th grade

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Ever since about 5th grade the palms of my hands have been incredibly dry and chapped. I don't really know how else to explain it either. It's now 6 years later and the problem still hasn't gone away. I went to a dermatologist a while ago but they just gave me a cream that didn't really do much....

by User avatar AvadaKadavra42127

Malassezia Dermatitis

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Can Malassezia dermatitis cause severe oily skin/fur in dogs? My Westie was diagnosed with this condition. Aside from several medications she is currently taking, she is also on Dermcaps 945 mg, and and Dreamcoat daily. Within 24 hours of a bath, she is oily again. Could either of these products...

by User avatar Mogley

itchy swollen "pockets" of soles of feet, sometimes elsewhere

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I am 34, female. I have itchy swollen "pockets" on the soles of my feet. I used to have this reoccurring problem in middle school & high school, but it's been rare since. It has effected my feet, fingers, lips, eyelids, &/or palms in the past. Recently, it's started up again....

by User avatar 4xamominlcpa