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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.

Psoriasis disorder

My father is diagnosed with psoriasis few months ago. I know all about his symptoms, and how he noticed, there is something wrong with him. He has small red spots on the skin that was annoying, that is why he visited his dermatologist. I realized he has to live with this disorder, so I would like...

by User avatar Guest

I developed a nervous habit because of my scalp sores

I got a nervous habit. I got 2 sores on my scalp. I'm scared to even get my haircut because I don't want the hairdresser to make fun of me. my scalp had has really cleared up. because it was worse than this. I've had this problem for yrs. I asked my Dr about it one time. he said I needed to talk to...

by User avatar Luvscgirl360524

skin peeling from tips of fingers downwards

Hi, Im 17 years old and for the past week skin has peeled from the tips of my fingers and thumbs downwards and is getting worse. I have seen my doctor a few days ago and he said just to leave it and it should go. But is has got worse and i dont know what to do. I am eating properly and carrying on...

by User avatar Jack0017182

Feels like a burning cigarette is being butted out on my skin

So far its only happened in my sleep, the first time, i rolled over onto my side when i was abruptly awoken, trying to swat out what i thought was a lit cigerette in my bed, as soon as my hip touched the sheets i could have sworn there was a lit cigerette under my hip, and i dont even smoke, lol,...

by User avatar guest

Small hole by anus and light brown liquid

I hope this is the right place to post this... Hi I'm a 14 year old boy and I think I have pilonidial sinus/cyst but I'm not sure. I had a very bad cold in December 2007 and when I was lying down, I suddenly felt extreme pain by my rectum. It eventually faded away while I was asleep though. A...

by User avatar Acoustic74027

Gold Bond Ultimate Eczema Relief Allergic Reaction

Answered by a doctor

I just started using Gold Bond for my eczema which is primarily on my arms. After applying the lotion I noticed after a few minutes that my skin looked kind of weird. So, I started examining my arms and it looked like I had black hair ejecting out of my arms (pores). Some small, some large and steel...

by User avatar Guest

Anyone know a good surgeon for fissures in Sydney??

Answered by a doctor

Hi Guys I am 39 male and have been suffering with this fissure issue for 10years... Done all the creams and Botox twice.... Thinking of doing the surgery to fix this monster once and for all.... Can anyone recommend some good surgeons in Sydney and does anyone know the approx cost has I don't have...

by User avatar Fissuremonster

I made my eczema really bad. How to fix it?

I've always had bad eczema, only on the backs of my knees and insides of my elbows before though. I started working and I had to do the dishes at work everyday, which meant dry skin causing eczema. I kept accidentally burning my hands when washing them and doing dishes too, it caused blisters...

by User avatar WeirdQueen364243

Randomly appearing raised bump on arm

Answered by a doctor

This bump randomly appears on my left arm and always in the same spot. It itches somewhat but not a lot. It's slightly hard. It usually goes away after a couple hours at most and then it comes back randomly, but not very often. Anyone have any idea what it could be or what could cause it? Thanks for...

by User avatar Guest

White lines around knees!

Answered by a doctor

I recently noticed some white (Or lighter than my skin) lines on both of my knees. Not on the knee itself but on the sides. The tissue feels slightly softer that the rest of the skin, and the lines start by the kneecap but not on them. It's just discoloration, and it looks...internal? The lines...

by User avatar ducky41242199