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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what are cold sores

Answered by a doctor

Hi. I'm 29 year old mother and I'm pretty worried right now. Lately I have heard a lot of things about some cold sores. Cold sores treatment, causes of cold sores, self-diagnosis of cold sores etc. But, to be honest, I don’t even know what that is. I know only the fact that it is more present at...

by Guest over a year ago

over a year ago by Guest

Extreme Itch After a Shower , Sweating , or Contact with Water in General !

Hi , I am 15 year old male and I've been having a pretty serious/annoying problem for about a year now . So , my skin gets extremely itchy ( all over my body ) when I sweat , don't wear clothes and during and after the shower . It's not rly painful as much as being very very annoying , my skin...

by RehDogg364315 over a year ago

over a year ago by Guest

Pimples or Boils on the Head

Answered by a doctor

My boyfriend, 25yr, white male, over that last year has started getting pimples or boils (I'm really not sure what they are?) on his head where his hair is. He does not have them on the back, neck, or chest. They can be large, sore, very red, sometimes with a puss head to them. There can be up to...

by alissa2336817 over a year ago

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over a year ago by guest

natural cure yeast infection men

Answered by a doctor

I am looking for some help with a yeast infection that I am experiencing at the moment. I know that this kind of thing is usually women's territory, and that is why I am asking if the treatment is the same as it is for women. What natural cures for yeast infections in men would you suggest?

by elnora1186153683 over a year ago

over a year ago by rafabglix307101

Ichy, dry scalp

t whom it may concern, I have had a dry, itchy scalp for 8 years now, as a result my hair has become very dry, i have tried many different products, as im writing this email the side of my scalp is stining, I have also noticed dry patches on both sides of my face, i get very down over this, my gp...

by louise allen over a year ago

over a year ago by CuteButPsycho341197

Shaving/ genital area

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Hey, I shaved a couple days ago and I've got these weird bumps in that area by my leg. I've never had this before. Also haven't had intercourse in a month. Just to add on I've had the same partner for 6 months. I'm a little worried. Could they be ingrown hairs..? Or? Help?

by Guest over a year ago

over a year ago by Guest

Black spots on stomach and back

I am a 39yrs old women. I have noticed that i keep getting black small spots. they look more like black bumps than spots. I have them on my back and stomach area. What is this and why are they keep coming?

by Rachela over a year ago

over a year ago by Guest

Bumpy-like blisters on middle finger

Answered by a doctor

I have big blister-like bumps on my middle finger and some little ones around it i don't know what it is but if i dont find out i'll get it cut off! The only thing I know is that it hurts when you touch it.

by Guest over a year ago

over a year ago by Guest

lumps of gristle on body!!

does anyone suffer from the above? I have lump on leg and now on back - been to doctors before and they just said it was gristle and not to worry about it...but am worried about it!! is it normal?? am wondering what causes it..

by rigby over a year ago

over a year ago by Guest