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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 a problem with my armpits peeling

I have a problem with my armpits peeling they are not red or itchy they are just peeling i am very athletic and i also use old spice deoderant???????

by User avatar Guest

I have a bump on my face by the check bone

Ok so I've had this bump about 2 years now and it has gotten a little bigger every now and then but I've tried poping it and nothing comes out until last night it has been getting vary painful and last night I tried to pop it and some white stuff did come out but it is just bruised this morning and...

by User avatar Guest

pyroderma gangrenosum

Hi, I have pyroderma gangrenosum on my foot. I don’t understand how did I allow to myself to come to this state. What can I expect in dealing with this disease?

by User avatar newby1828

How to get rid of seborrheic keratosis?

I have to admit that these warts I am having are not a nice thing to look at, but a friend told me that it is nothing to worry about, it is only seborrheic keratosis and it should pass on its own. Still, I am worried and I would like to know how to get rid off it.

by User avatar Guest

What is Tinea Versicolor?

Hi, my friend is 24 years old and she noticed white spots on her back several days ago. She tried several creams on it but it didn’t help. Finally she decided to visit her doctor and he told her that she is suffering from tinea versicolor and that she has to be very willful in treating this...

by User avatar tammy115465516

redness after laser

hi folks I have done fractional co2 laser which is famous for short downtime and no side effects, however, after almost a month my skin is terribly red and I had made me really nervous. I have consulted to another dermatologist and she gave me an anti redness cream Rosakalm and I'm gonna use it...

by User avatar hengalye

3cm red lump 5mm underneath skin on bum

Answered by a doctor

I have a red lump on my bum. It's about 5mm under my skin and about 3cm big and it's painful to touch or sit on. There is nothing on my actual skin on top of the lump except for a red color that extends beyond the lump by a few millimeters. I am positive it has nothing to do with a hair...

by User avatar mnumnum

Fastest way to get rid of a hickey?

Answered by a doctor

I just got a hickey and thankfully it is a minor one; that is, not too bruised, just a faint reddish mark, not black and blue, etc. It is noon and I will see my boyfriend, who has the eye of a hawk, in 8 hours! Help! Is there anyway I can get rid of it by then? Will doing extra cardio have any...

by User avatar Hickeyed

Chickenpox left scars

Hi, my seven years old son just recovered from chickenpox. The course of illness was particularly hard and the chickenpox left scars on my son's left cheek. They don't look very nice. Will the scars remain permanent? I was wondering if there is something I could do to make the scars heal?

by User avatar Guest

paranychia

Hello. I'm 22 year old male and I have some questions. I went to the doctors about a week ago and it turned out I have developed some condition called paranychia, which is apparently an infection on my finger. My GP prescribed me some topical cream called Loprox and I should use it for about two...

by User avatar Guest