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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.

My skin is thin and it splits, any tips?

Hi, i’m 34 years old female and over the last few months the skin on my hands and feet seems as though it became very thin and flakey. On my fingers it literally splits and hurts unless it’s constantly moisturized. I can’t really afford to see a dermatologist right now, so I’m hoping to get...

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Should herbal creams be used in severe ichthyosis cases?

I have problem with extremely dry skin. Exactly I have ichthyosis for years. Last few months it’s getting worse. I’m using some creams with salicylic acid or alpha-hydroxy acids. But maybe I should use some herbal creams. Tell me should herbal creams be used in severe ichthyosis cases?...

by User avatar demetri195463970

Red large Bump on my chin

I have this bump on the bottom on my chin ....  And it's red and it hurts alot  when I touch it. ........  And it's on the bottom so it looks like I have two chins. :(   I don't think it's a white head. Becausen there's no head.  And it's been a few days ..... That's what I thought at first but...

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herbs for mrsa

I am going to hospital for minor surgery next week. My friend, who is a registered nurse, has been warning me about MRSA and I am now very worried. I feel I should prepare myself and do something against MRSA if that is possible. Are there any herbs that can prevent transmission of MRSA?

by User avatar adriane1644172970

queries about neuromatosis

is the disease malignant or genetic.?do it spread to the whole body? what are the complications?[/list]

by User avatar abhya modwal91340

Skin on hand shrinks

Hi, I have a problem with my skin on my hand for say 3 to 4 months.When I come in contact with water for say even 15 mins,the skin on my hand shrinks and gets wrinkled.In the process part of skin begins to peel of especially on the fingers.I went to a dermatologist and he prescribed some steroid...

by User avatar freddybryant92237

stretch mark like marks on back

i have stretch mark like marks on my back. ive never been over wight or anything and im sort of scared. i have some on my upper arms as well. these have appeared over the last 2 years and i have just started to realize them. i do have acne on my back, could acne cause this sort of thing?

by User avatar incubus25734264

bruising on legs

Answered by a doctor

Hello. I'm 36 year old mother and I have couple of important questions for all mothers out there who want to help! I have a 9 year old son and I have some problems with controlling his “live” temper! Anyway, recently he started to play football in his school team and this occupied him a bit....

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how to avoid jockitch

I have a cousin that got jock itch, and he said that is itchy rash in a man's groin. I found out that is some fungal infection, so I am worried about it. He showed this to me and I saw that is spreading outward in a ring-likecircular pattern. I do not want to get this infection also, so I want to...

by User avatar Guest

my thighs

my thighs get these bumps and they start off red and hurt if i touch them ..and sometimes i guess they scar up and are black. my inner thighs look horrible! is it because of my weight? that my legs rubbing to gether ?? and if it is because of that if i lose weight will i help ? this never happend...

by User avatar joanna09917421