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 can feel tiny things crawling on me that can bite or sting!!

I don't know if they do bite or sting because I can't see them . This is beginning to drive me crazy!!!! I had the same problem 4 yrs ago , but no one believed me until I found out that there was a giant bird nest on my attic . I had a pest control company remove it and they fogged or...

by Guest over a year ago

Dry cracked hands, it looks like a burn victim

My mom has been dealing with dry cracked hands for over a year. It looks like a burn victim it's so bad and the dermatologist hasn't done anything to help her except prescribe her medicine that doesn't work. I'm just trying to figure out what she's suffering from. Can someone please help me?

by Ryan over a year ago

Extremely cracked & peeling lips that has spread to my face, could this be transferred by feces

Answered by a doctor

Hil I've been having major problems with raw, cracked peeling lips. I had 2 steroid creams. It has now spread to my face I'm 60 yrs old & work with dementia patient whom I change diapers. I wear gloves but I also hold her hand without. Could this be transferred by feces?

by Valerie over a year ago

irritation after using mederma, itching and redness in wound area

hy i recently got in an bike accident..almost 2 months ago after that my doctor recommended me using mederma after using 2 3 days iching occurs and redness in my wound area..is this any side affect or healing process

by aashish over a year ago

The story of malodor disorder sufferer

I've been aware of my disorder for fifteen years (malodor disorder) but I've never spoken about it with anyone before (although others are very much aware of my odor). It's something I always try to ignore and not dwell on although it affects every aspect of my life. Lately I have been going through...

by Guest over a year ago

Inner thigh marks, can they appear from making love?

I'm young and have had unprotected sex. I'm almost sure I didn't catch anything but these marks showed up and I have to cover every possible conclusion. Are these scar like Marks anything related to something you can catch?

by Glitching5 over a year ago

I have a non painful dent like spot on my right buttcheek

Hello, I have a non painful dent like spot on my right buttcheek. It does not hurt at all. I kinda feels like part of the muscle deflated. I have had it for years, i don't remember anything as a kid happening but it seem to have gotten a bit bigger as it grown over the years

by MuvaLove over a year ago

New diagnosis came from rare skin lesions of 5 years solid

I have just been told I have it! My symptoms are severe and have been misdiagnosed for over 5 years, I need to see pictures to see if anyone has experiences the severity of what I have all over my body.

by Guest over a year ago

having hole on the face with bad odor leaking from it

i have a hole on face on jaw area that if not squeezed gets larger but leaks bad oder like liquid feels like lump under skin can squeeze from far down. had it for years now having jaw problems not sure if it's related?

by Guest over a year ago

Recent hives sufferer - my chiropractor suggested a clean-eating diet

I am a recent hives -sufferer. I'm 33 and decided to stop using the NuvaRing in April of 2016. 3 days after I was suppose to insert a new ring (but didn't) I broke out into a rash of hives. Before linking the hives to hormones, we tried new laundry detergent, chemical-free lotions and shampoos,...

by Beth over a year ago