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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.

Solution for roscea

Hi. I’m male, aged 35 and my dermatologist have recently diagnosed me with "roscea". He’s also told me that it can only be controlled but not healed. Moreover, he advised me to take a prescription in a cream form but I really hate using drugs in any form. Are there any skin care line products...

by User avatar Guest

How Spider nevus can be removed?

Hello, guys. I have a spider nevus on my thigh and it begins to bother me very much. I think this localization is not so convenient. I would like to remove it. Can anyone tell me how this kind of nevus can be removed? I would appreciate this piece of info very much. Thanks!

by User avatar bret38041

Dry, itchy, blistering pus, or painful red spots on skin?

Hi, I'm Archie. I had minor impetigo before on my hands and want to help others in learning about this infection. Do you think you or someone you know have impetigo? A contagious skin infection caused by staphylococcus and/or streptococcus bacteria. SYMPTOMS Identifying impetigo may include...

by User avatar Archie

seborrheic detmatitis hair loss

Answered by a doctor

Hey everyone, I am obviously posting on seborrheic detmatitis. I've had crazy amounts of Dandruff for years went and got diagnosed with seborrheic detmatitis. That being said, I went from having pretty much a full crown of hair to a thinning crown of hair with this weird pattern almost...

by User avatar guest

Painful, flakey area on finger?

I have had a skin irritation on my left index finger for the a couple of years now and I'm to my wit's end with it. Here's some pictures:   http://i55.tinypic.com/ta1m5k.jpg http://i53.tinypic.com/9gamvk.jpg One is with flash, the other is without. Also, NOTHING is applied to my hand, there's...

by User avatar BeautifulParody

Fungal Infections

Hi, I have fungal infection of fingernails, called onychomycosis. I work in a restaurant and my hands are always wet, what creates perfect conditions for fungus to develop. I’ve been treating it with topical cream Lotrimin, for 8 months and still it reoccurs all the time. What shall I do?

by User avatar katzenberger2064

reoccurring cysts

Hello. I have had a problem with reoccurring cysts, that get so big and painful that I have to have them lanced and packed. I have had about 8 cysts around my tailbone area and lower, in the past 5 years. Most of them come back in the same location over and over. My question is, why do they keep...

by User avatar P.G.E

lip swelling

Answered by a doctor

%-) last night my right upper lip began to swell. this morning the swelling has spread to my cheek and I feel dicomfort on the right side of the lower lobe if my nose. I have taken two Benadryl. What else can I do.? I will be prerforming on stage Saturday night.

by User avatar HARDYBAR55061

Skin discoloration with bumps *pic*

I'm not exactly sure when this prblem occured. All I know is that I did not have it six years ago. Can you help me figure out what it is? I posted the picture link below and don't worry there's no nudity. It's sort of like a skin discoloration with small bumps. I've never had sex before, i am only...

by User avatar MissLara19138594

Seborrheic dermatitis scalp hellllpppppp!!!!!!

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I was wondering if anybody could suggest how 2 dry my hair after washing, and recommend a good treatment it is really getting me down. And also i have a friend who suffers with psoriasis and finds it helpful when she dye's her hair. Would any one know if i should do this or not????? :cry:

by User avatar Smellie ellie67915