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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.

Can anyone tell me what my boyfriend may be suffering from?

My boyfriend has been having headaches, stomach pain, excessive sleepiness, and his skin hurts, he describes it as "it feels like my skin is being burned and then ripped off." When he tries to sleep he wakes up every couple of hours. I'm really worried about him, but he refuses to go to...

by User avatar mattymatt17155816

Bumps on my stomach.

A couple months ago, I noticed about maybe 20 small bumps scattered on my lower right abdomin. They are fairly small and pink. I m pretty sure they are not ingrown hairs or pimples because they don't hurt or itch. Ive been ignoring them because I just figured they would go away but they are not. And...

by User avatar Bert123456789092471

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 harri_19804031

diagnosed with pitaryasis rosea

Answered by a doctor

Hi, I’m 22 years old girl with diagnose of pitaryasis rosea. I’ve noticed skin rush on my arms and breasts last week and as it has persisted I visited doctor. He told me that pitaryasis shouldn’t be treated. He gave me no medications. Is that so? It looks bad and is itchy. Do you have any...

by User avatar Guest

Red, Itchy eyelids - need a treatment

Hi - I have had red, scally, itchy eyelids and the bridge of my nose off and on for over a year. Went to a dermatologist, he gave me a cream that didn't help. I have tried all sorts of creams, lotions, etc. to no avail. How can I get rid of this? Thanks - Diana

by User avatar Diana

Anyone diagnosed with psoriasis using Ponds cream?

Hi, I’ve been having major issues with psoriasis patches on my face that seem to be resistant even to steroid creams. It’s been so bad that it made me want to be a male so I could at least grow a beard to cover the ugly patch. But I’ve been also looking for alternative treatments for...

by User avatar Guest

molluscum contagiosum -is it possible that i have this condition ?

Answered by a doctor

Dear Doctor, I am worried i may have the molluscum contagiosum virus. I'm male and aged 44. I get small white headed pimples in my pubic hair, they itch a little but not much.... I squeezed a several of them to reveal a hard is small lump in each - no puss or goo, just this small white lump...

by User avatar g1000b170194

Best alternative treatment for acrodermatitis enteropathica?

Are there any people here who have experience with alternative treatments of acrodermatitis enteropathica? When the zinc replacement therapy isn't doing everything that it should, you sometimes have no choice but to go into alternative methods. Still, I am wondering just how effective these are....

by User avatar rand1212182623

how do I treat irratability

Hi. I am a guy 26 years old and I have tennis elbow. I do a lot of sports, so I have to wear the protective band for my arm. Lately, my elbow has become irritated, and my skin is very dry. What should I use? Some cream or something? Or something else, perhaps? Anyway, I don't know which one to use,...

by User avatar dermot34227

Need help with chin hyperpigmentation

please help me, I have recurrent erythema, scalling and then hyperpigmentation over the chin on both sides below and lateral to the lower lip, sometimes i feel burning sensation and irritation and itching in this area, so how i manage this case?

by User avatar Guest