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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HI, trying to do some reasearch

So i was trying to do some research and i cant find a direct answer to my question anywhere! :/ Im 23 I have Lupus and ITP and im not sure if thats associated or not with my symptons. But basically whats going on is that i keep getting large swollen and itchy spots specifically on my hands, feet...

by KarissaS152887 over a year ago

over a year ago by KarissaS152887

Very ill after using the drug aldara on face for 3 AK's 5x's a week for 3 months

I am very ill from a Doctor putting me on aldara drug 5xs a week for 3 months . On face with open lesions which he created with biopsey for 3 small ak's. I have been off drug for 1year ak's still there have had my face cut open and removal of very large squamous tumor cancerous on left side of...

by Lee over a year ago

over a year ago by Lee

white patch on my pennies

Hi dear sir, this is ramesh.i have full white patch on my pennies from I was 12 years now my age is around 30 years . Last 2 years back I got white patches on my lip (down) and now I got near right side eye. Can you please help me on this I told to my parents they are very feel due to this. In my...

by white patch on pennies over a year ago

over a year ago by leighannsummer228654

scars that encase blood like blackheads

Answered by a doctor

I had 200 stitches in my face a couple years ago. Along and only along the scars are what appears to be almost like blackheads. Except if squeezed its almost like dried blood. I was wondering what this is and how i can resolve it. They are barely noticeable but neverthless annoying. Any suggestions?

by esmesa137146 over a year ago

over a year ago by esmesa137146

blotches of peeling skin all over my hands

Answered by a doctor

Okay, so about a few weeks ago I noticed that my hands are peeling (Which they've never done before). It didn't start at my fingertips, it's like blotches of peeling skin all over my hands. Any ideas?

by Arie16 over a year ago

over a year ago by userK245845

itchy hands with bumps

Answered by a doctor

yesterday while I was at work, my hands started to itch, so, naturally I rubbed them and right in the pals of my hands, lil skin bumps started to appear and I see 3 lil bumps on my wrist, what do you think this could be

by Guest over a year ago

over a year ago by Guest

treatment for lichen planus pigmentesus????

suffering from lichen planus pigmentesus since feb’08. for short time applied steroid cream ( one month). thereafter applying tacrovate cream and sunscreen lotions. LPP is spread over neck, back of ears and very small spots over stomach and face. I s there any treatment and duration how long shall...

by mukti over a year ago

over a year ago by mukti

Early Signs of Psoraisis?

Hello, I have reddish skin on the back of my arm… I noticed this few days ago. It started itching me. Could that be an early signs of psoriasis?

by Guest over a year ago

over a year ago by Guest

what is excima?

My best friend has problem with eczema. I don’t know how to help her. Can someone tell me more about this? What is it all about? What is the proper treatment? I really want to help my friend.

by Guest over a year ago

over a year ago by Guest