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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spurting

I have a question. What happens when you cut yourself and blood from wound is spurting and don’t wanna stop bleeding.

by dronet1475 over a year ago

over a year ago by Guest

red dots on arms..

hi, i was just wondering if anyone knew what this would be?...on both of my arms iv been noticing little red dots, like the size of a pin prick..some are bigger an darker than the others...could someone help please.. thanks.

by charmainexx108982 over a year ago

over a year ago by bambi27109793

i have an extremely painful Zit. what should i do?

I have what I believe is a pimple on my back. It's excruciatingingly painful. Its hurts to bad when I barely touch it I almost get lightheaded. What should I do cause I can't do this pain. IT HURTS LIKE HELL!

by Tylerkins over a year ago

over a year ago by Tylerkins

How is varicella spread?

Hi, I have some problem with my kid’s health. He has just started with school and it looks like one month cannot pass without him getting a cold or flu and that means we all get affected by it. Anyway, since he did not have varicella yet, I would like to know how it is spread. Can he get it in...

by cazzie117171336 over a year ago

over a year ago by prue114171337

I have psoriasis and pain in the lumbar back

Hello, folks. I have been suffering from psoriasis for several months. However, lately I have been experiencing pain in the lumbar back. I would like to know if these two conditions are related to each other. I would really appreciate all your replies. Thank you in advance for all your help.

by vincents17574945 over a year ago

over a year ago by rodger183074944

Millia( white hard bumps)?

Ok so i have these small white hard bumps n my eyelids, and apparently they r called millia? Does anyone know how to prevent or clear them or what they are caused by? Im fairly worried too because my vulva are absolutly covered in these bumps, but im not sure if they are the same thing. Does anyone...

by Guest over a year ago

over a year ago by Guest

bed sores

Hi. About two months ago my uncle has been diagnosed with some strange disease called Gillian-Bare syndrome. I don’t know a lot about this disease but I know that it has something to do with damaged brain blood supply causing man to be paralyzed and locked to bed for months. Of course, with time-...

by genvieve1059 over a year ago

over a year ago by bulloch1453

How is skin impetigo treated most efficiently?

Hello, folks. My kid had some changes on his skin that surrounds his mouth. We took him to the doctor and he was diagnosed with impetigo. I would really like to know how this kind of skin infection is treated most efficiently. I would appreciate all your replies in advance. Thanks.

by charmian175955766 over a year ago

over a year ago by nelli203355464

Recurring Lip Infection

Answered by a doctor

For the past year or more I've been having weird lip infections coming and going every few months. I know it's not a cold sore because I've had one already that lasted 3 weeks and this is completely different. At first it starts off as a small bump, and then it starts to get white and swells and the...

by September90 over a year ago

over a year ago by Jaime White205277