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.

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Fine Dry Lines

Hi, I have fine dry lines and wrinkles on my face. What is the best approach to treat it moisturizing and hydrating or anti-aging and anti-wrinkle based cosmetics?

by Guest over a year ago

over a year ago by tufo1594

sensitive hairy skin

Hey, I'm 24 y/o female n I have a body hair problem. The most severe part has to be my face. I have tried shaving,waxing, and cream/gel/foam hair removers. They all end the same way ingrowns and darkening of my skin. Its my face so its completely embarrassing. All I'm asking for is advice on how to...

by silentsuffering244933 over a year ago

over a year ago by amberx0239813

Great Skin

I finally found the way that my skin looks great and I would like to share. Beside the basics, moisturizing, I found some exotic oils used for beautiful skin and hair and most important they are not too expensive. I found anti-aging oil that is fantastic; my skin looks great after a short use. It...

by Guest over a year ago

over a year ago by Guest

skin peeling fingers

I have had little white dry wheels that get bigger and peel. No pain. Make my thumbs ruff..i cut off dead skin with fingernail clippers. But it comes back. Dr prescribed cloves tool ointment..no help. Flute as one cream..no help. Water makes it peel worse. Any body had this. It started 2 years ago...

by ShaJon16328287 over a year ago

over a year ago by ShaJon16328287

herbs for boils

Answered by a doctor

I have a very big and painful boil on my lower back. The boil has been there for a few weeks now, and the pain is exacerbated by the fact that the boil rubs on my pants as I walk. It is clear to me that I need to cure it as soon as possible. I was thinking that I could rub some herbs on my boil to...

by shelia1134160681 over a year ago

over a year ago by Guest

A ruptured cyst very DANGEROUS!!!

I have a ruptured cyst is it dangerous? should it just be left in there? ca'nt i get an infection? i don't think its good :'( to leave a ruptured cyst alone or is it ,what can or should do i'm scared...

by Guest over a year ago

over a year ago by medic-dan109453

Ugly dark around my eyes

I have dark circles around my eyes...It's not just under my eyes it is also on the eye lid. It is really ugly. when i wear make up i cover it with concealer but there are days that i dont want to wear make up and i can't do that because of my eyes. Does anyone know what i can do to get rid of...

by Ineedalife_22123533 over a year ago

over a year ago by Ineedalife_22123533

Extremely Dry Skin

Hello, I am in my menopause and what is bothering me most is dry skin on my face, especially around eyes. I tried so many moisterousers, but none of them help. Do you have any suggestions? Any suggestion is helpful!

by Guest over a year ago

over a year ago by Guest

left side of upper lip swollen

Answered by a doctor

ok the left side of my upper lip is extremely swollen...its happened twice so far.. the night before last and last night...yesterday it cleared after i got up and moving but it swelled back up sometime between 3 a.m. and is still swollen....im not allergic to any foods or meds..anyone have any idea...

by Guest over a year ago

over a year ago by Guest