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.

Big, painful pimple in my armpit for a long time

I have big pimple sort of thing in my armpit. This is occuring from a long time and then it vanishes after along period. It is big and painful some says that its *Githaan* i dont what it id and what to do?

by Huest over a year ago

red itchy skin welts, what are they?

I have had these welts breaking out often over the past few years with no rhyme or reason. Big red hot itchy sore stinging welts, they often break and bleed, last for weeks and have left a lot of scars. Mostly on arms and legs, sometimes on back or shoulders, thankfully not on the face. Have lost...

by MrsMack over a year ago

my inner thigh feels different then the other side, it's like a numbing feeling

When I touch my right inner thigh with my fingers or pull the skin that is there it's like a numbing kind of feeling. Maybe a little bit of tingling also. But my left just feels normal. By the way I don't know if this will matter but I only have one testicle also so would that have something to...

by Guest101 over a year ago

is there a diet for chronic urticaria (hives)?

is there a diet for chronic hives? It seems like almost everything I eat causes me to break out. I itch and scratch everywhere especially at night. I think it has something to do with heat. The parts of my body that stay cool at night seem to be ok. Anyway, is there anybody on this site that has a...

by Guest over a year ago

Line going around thigh on my right leg

Have this weird line on my right leg, goes around the circumference of my thigh. All the at around and connects. Doesn't hurt. Is darker then my actual leg. About a quarter of an inch in diameter. What would it be? Or what would cause this. I've had it as long as I can remember. It blends in...

by Breanna19901356992 over a year ago

Peeling and cracking on palms of hands

About 2 weeks ago I began getting hives on my abdomen, legs and the palms of my hands. I have been to the doctor 3 times and have tried several different medications. The hives on my abdomen and legs are calming down, but the palms of my hands are now peeling and cracking. I have been using...

by Pam356611 over a year ago

Recurring itchy skin condition under breasts

Answered by a doctor

I have had this condition for about 6 years. It subsides completely sometimes that I think it's gone, but then it always comes back maybe once a year. It always starts as fresh, red, itchy bumps under my breasts and on the belly area. The red bumps do pretty quickly go away and become dark brown...

by annoyingskinproblem356742 over a year ago

Painful irritated and dry lips

Answered by a doctor

im in my teens and have had this issue for the last 5 years, my lips are dry, swollen irriated and bloody painful and i cant get rid of dry and chapped lips, i can quite happily illiminate STI's but im not sure what it could be.. i have been to my doctors once when it started and they send me away...

by Guest over a year ago

Black patch on my breast and between my legs, Clomazol cream and Griseofulvin tablets didn't help

Hi, I got black inner on my breast and between my legs around my vaginas that was i 15years old till now but I try cream,MiCream,Clomazol and other also Grisfluvin tablets but it not working,i need help PLEASE to cure it PLEASE,hope someone will help me

by Guest over a year ago

Sudden onset hives with alcohol consumption

I am a 51 yr old female. Had a complete hysterectomy at 27 so I don't velievectgat this is menopause related. I have been drinking for over 30 years. Stages of way too much and a few stages of complete abstinence of 3-5 years each. In the last year or so I have started getting a runny nose when I...

by Pam356611 over a year ago