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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.

Swollen Lips

Answered by a doctor

I am really glad I found this site. It's a little unnerving to have these symtoms. I feel so much better knowing I'm not alone. I have been having episodes of swollen lips for several months. They seem to swell during the night. I can tell when it's going to happen as they feel funny and tingle. I...

by User avatar Sasa59603

flakey and itchey balls very sore and painful

Answered by a doctor

Sometimes my balls become flakey on the underneath area, and I scratch them to help relieve the irritation down there. But just like 5 minutes ago I have been scracthing them hard for a good while, and all of a sudden there is a small patch which is incredibly stingy to the tough as swelling...

by User avatar thunderboy

Swelling of the arm

my arm started to swell above the elbow and it has since moved down below my elbow. I have not used any new medication or eaten any new food. I also don't think I got bite by anything. I also don't have any other symptoms. Do u know what this is?

by User avatar Mboys

tips of fingers callus like, peel

Hi There, I have been to the doc about 4 times for a problem I have had for a few years now. Im starting to think it wont go away. The tips of about 6 of my fingers get callus like, dry and peel. They dont even have finger prints. I have tried many prescription creams and msterizers but nothing...

by User avatar Guest

constantly peeling, sore blistered feet

A few weeks ago I started getting blisters on my feet. It started just 1 or 2 on each foot. My right foot still does this but my left foot has gotten worse. mainly on my heal it blisters up and then peels constantly. Anything the least bit moist and the blisters pop up instantly and any treatment...

by User avatar Dianna

skin diseases(wringworm)

I have noticed some strange, ring shaped marks in my groin. I did not understand how it came there, because just two days ago, it was clear area. I visited my doctor and he told me that is harmless skin disease, termed ringworm. I wonder if that is harmless, since he prescribed me antibiotics. I...

by User avatar Guest

bad outbreak of pompholyx on feet and hands treated but now complains of aching legs

my son has a bad outbreak of pompholyx on his feet and hands for the 1st time aged 11, which is being treated with steriod cream, his skin in the infected areas has now almost all peeled off, but he also had red dots which appeared on his legs which joined up to form patches, we have also treated...

by User avatar hughes

recovery period after coterization

What level of risk is there in playing golf 5 days after the coterization procedure.. thank you

by User avatar Dean Dennis

Dry red area on face

Woke up with dry swollen eye lid. The next day the dry, red area extended down my cheek and the next day down to my chain. No pain or itchiness. Resembles a peeling sunburn. Any thoughts?

by User avatar doctorpatg312144

Big zit or pimple on my nose

I have had a zit or pimple on my nose for at least two months now. It is huge and is on my nose. I cant get rid of it and have no idea what to try. Any suggestions of home remedies for removing zits would be greatly appreciated. Also, do to the lengthiness of the zit which has been on my nose for at...

by User avatar Guest