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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.

What is the best way to prevent facial wrinkles?

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I have two questions. One about the sun exposure, I've heard it’s very important to have amount of minutes of sun exposure weekly. I use a facial moisturizer with spf 15, will that help lessen the effect of the sun on my face and another what is the best way to prevent facial wrinkles?

by User avatar ticknor1861

Birthmarks

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I'm 15 years old and have a Port Wine Stain that blots out half of my face. It's really irritating to walk into a room and have everyone there stare at you and treat you like you have no feelings, so I'm interested in treatment. I'd like to know what can be done and if it is not too late to do...

by User avatar albinobat4618

swollen and discolored feet

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I took part in a bet where I had to spend 3 days in a wood and manage around with little food and some equipment. I spent days in rubberized boots, which was pretty uncomfortable. It’s been 5 days since I came home and I am experiencing strange problems with my feet. They got swollen and I feel...

by User avatar Guest

hairy anus

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Hello…I am 13 and my pubic hair just started to grow, I need to know is it normal to have a hairy anus around that area? Is it in both men and women same? I am embarrassed to ask my parents about it.

by User avatar Guest

Cellulitis

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My Mother has Cellulitis on her leg's really bad and they burn and hurt really bad she has Diabetes and can't have nothing with alcohol in it. but I was wondering if there was anything she could get to rub on them that would relieve the pain and burning. Could you please help us?

by User avatar Sweetness3428734

symptons of dehydration

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hello, I have a ten year old who goes in for basketball and really trains a lot, both at school and local basketball team. I heard that children can easily dehydrate from excessive exercise and my son is still too young and can’t take such good care of himself. What should I look for? What are...

by User avatar pender1238

swollen temple PMR

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Is it possible that swollen temple is a sign of PMR? Please tell me more about PMR. My very good friend suspects that she has PMR because of the swollen temple. Thank you.

by User avatar Guest

folliculitis types

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Remaining occasional blemishes were focused on borders of hair, on face, back of neck, underarm, and inner thigh.....first thing came to mind is longtime assumption that I had some type of folliculitis. I found a medical paper that said "Pityrosforum Folliculitis" is regularly misdiagnosed as acne...

by User avatar Guest

problem with sudden swollen feet

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I have heard for so many people are complaining about problem with sudden swollen feet. Since I have never experienced something like that, I have no idea what does it mean. Now I would like you to tell me anything about this problem. Could you tell me the most common causes of sudden swollen feet?...

by User avatar Guest

best treatment for cellulitis

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I am suffering from skin infection, cellulites. It took some times while they discovered the cause, so I ma waiting for the therapy now, actually maybe tomorrow I‘ll get it. Does anyone know what the best treatment for cellulites is? They explained me that it’ easily treated but potentially...

by User avatar gilmore1553