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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How can I take care of the perianal abscess?

Answered by a doctor

I think I have perianal abscess. I have all symptoms but I didn’t go to doctor yet. I don’t know do I really need to. Maybe I can try to treat it at home. So, can somebody with experience tell me how can I take care of the perianal abscess? Thanks!

by sayer18267350 over a year ago

over a year ago by lamond164067349

Round Red Spots On Inner Thigh

A while ago I noticed a small round redish-brown patch on my inner thigh (around my groin). That spot grew and new spots formed so now I have a few round (about a half an inch and less in diameter) patches of redish-brown skin on my inner thighs. They don't itch or burn (so I doubt it's jock itch)...

by HealthyDude over a year ago

over a year ago by HealthyDude

pitaryasis roseas

Answered by a doctor

Hello. I'm very worried about my sister and I would appreciate any extra information about this subject. You see, about a week ago she has noticed some pear shaped pink patch on her back. At the beginning it looked like some big acne and nothing more. But with time- it was getting bigger and...

by Guest over a year ago

over a year ago by Guest

Red spots on my body

I have these little red spot things on my body, and i have had them my whole life. When i push the skin back around it, the spot dissapears

by Schibby38201 over a year ago

over a year ago by Schibby38201

Mastocytosis and losing balance

Hello, I’ve been suffering from very severe allergic reactions, to the point where I was in ER almost on a weekly basis, and after seeing one specialist after the other, I was told I had systemic mastocytosis. Even though bone marrow biopsy confirmed it, it’s still a very tough diagnose to...

by Guest over a year ago

over a year ago by Nikols169605

Why is my skine sensitive to the touch?

Hi. I`m 18 yo F and have a skin problem. My skin is very sensitive, I barely touch it and it goes red. That reaction really worries me. I`m not under stress or something, I don’t smoke and I eat regularly. I wear only cotton and silk. Why is my skin sensitive to the touch?

by sallade2034 over a year ago

over a year ago by Guest

natural cure vitiligo

My husband has been diagnosed with vitiligo. For those who do not know, it is a skin disorder that represents with the areas without any skin pigment. I think that this is a form of autoimmune disease. I wanted to ask you if there is any natural cure for this type of disorder. I would appreciate if...

by trixie889151277 over a year ago

over a year ago by trixie889151277

Allergic Reaction to Chorinated Pool Water

I got sun burnt really badly about a week and a half ago. After a few days, I got blisters and my skin started peeling. It stopped after a few more days, but then I went and swam at my grandfather's swimming pool and I developed more blisters and peeling. I figured that my skin just wasn't...

by Guest over a year ago

over a year ago by Guest