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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.

I have one bump on bottom of my butt cheek

It is a bigger bump and shows up through my pants. No pain. Went to doctors he cut it open drained it and filled it up everyday I went in and had a little of the stuff removed that he put in it to shrink it. It's been 3 years later still there and now bigger. He said it's not a big deal if I want it...

by User avatar Guest

leishmanaisis in military

I have heard that Leishmaniasis is a recurrent health problem for the militaries all around the world. Health care workers may be unfamiliar with this disease, which is what I have also heard. They cannot be completely educated to understand the risk factors, transmission, clinical features,...

by User avatar Guest

body oder that is too strong!!!

I have an employee (male) who kept coming to work reeking of after shave,deoderant,or something similar. I finally complained about it so much he quit using it, but now has a smell I just can't explain. It just hangs in the air after he walks by and is kind of repulsive. Could this be a sign of him...

by User avatar borsch

bumpy dots all over my arms and legs !

Answered by a doctor

little dots that is all over my legs and arms. they dont hurt or irritate me but they prevent me from wearing shorts because they draw alot of attention. They are little bumps some of them are red and some are skin toned . they have a black center . how do you get rid of it?

by User avatar buggertugger25463

possible skin problem infection?

hi. I am a student working as an assistant teacher in kindergarden (sp?). it 's been more than a week since i started to work, and had this peeling fingers on both my right thumb and right index finger. i had it the next day after one of the kids asked for a plaster on her finger and i touched the...

by User avatar nhmizh274949

small bumps in the same area of the back

I have two small lumps in the same area on my back and when I squeeze a substance that is white and pasty is extracted. However, within 24 hours the lumps return. I've had these for a couple of years and just curious if anyone knows what they could be.

by User avatar rog

Frequency of Aquagenic pruritus in polycytemia vera?

Hi there! Currently I am doing some research into the pathology of Aquagenic pruritus and and how often certain potential consequences of Aquagenic pruritus materialize. So what is the frequency of Aquagenic pruritus in polycytemia vera? Have any studies been conducted on the matter? I'd like to...

by User avatar nickola1641181576

I'm pretty sure I have a pilonidal cyst

Answered by a doctor

I'm pretty sure I have a pilonidal cyst on the top of my buttcrack. It hurts pretty bad, but not as bad as it seems to hurt others. ie; I can sit down fine, and I don't sleep on my back anyway. Do I have to get it lanced, or will it just come and go like it is now? Or will it ever go away...

by User avatar atfahirohito183034

afraid of leishmanasis

I have heard for more then twenty cases of Leishamiasis of some military troops. Since different military constantly enters my city, I want to hear something about this. I know it is constant threatening for military, but I am worried about my family as well. Can you tell me if this is common...

by User avatar Guest

Severe Chronic Itching legs

For several years I have "lived" with itching legs and arms. I started in 2003 with my feet itching from deep within, an itch that could not be satisfied. After rubbing, scratching I then would place my feet in ice water to get them to stop. Now however, it is my legs and arms that itch...

by User avatar Doran