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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Is pityriasis rosea contagious?

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Hi, my teen sister has some sort of a rash on her back, and was diagnosed with pityriasis rosea. Her dermatologist told that her symptoms are mild (the rash is not itchy), and that the treatment is not necessary. Now, a friend of mine had PR two years ago, and he said he used some mild lubricants...

by Guest over a year ago

over a year ago by Guest

I have boils on my head is there any treatment without side effect please guide me on it.

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I have boils on my head is there any treatment without side effect please guide me on it. Because of this bild im loosing my hairs also. Is there any treatment to quire this problem.

by Bharath over a year ago

over a year ago by navman

question a bout lip infection?

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about two years ago I had this same thing happen that I have now My mouth, lips and throat feel dry. I am much more thirsty than usual. The main problem though is wht looks like many small bumps grouped up form on my upper lip and lower bottom lip and they ooze some sort of puss. I still have it...

by Guest over a year ago

over a year ago by Guest

Is Ichthyosis anything like Keratosis Pilaris?

I heard that my little nephew has Ichthyosis. I’m not sure that I know what it is exactly. Only I know is that Ichthyosis is some kind of skin disorder. My friend has Keratosis Pilaris. Now I’m wondering is Ichthyosis anything like Keratosis Pilaris? Anybody who can explain this to me?

by byron36589 over a year ago

over a year ago by berget180765658

my red lumpy spots on my head now coming on my face little ones

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i posted about my red spots appearing on my head they get ichy some times but when i take antibiotics they go but weeks later they reapear now they coming on my face whats going went doctors here in north cyprus they gave me tablets had blood test but came out clear thank god now i am getting...

by turay attila325966 over a year ago

over a year ago by turay attila325966

Skin changes in Reiter syndrome

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Hi, I am 35 years old and I have been diagnosed with Reiter syndrome. As I was told, it is a condition with many different symptoms and treatments. In my case, there were some skin changes and urinary problems followed with spine pain and pelvis issues. I would just like to hear from someone who...

by amby41571655 over a year ago

over a year ago by will135871654

removal of birth marks

Hi. I'm a 29 year old pregnant female and I have some questions about birthmarks. You see, I have big port-wine stain on my face and it bothered me almost whole my life. You will not believe, but my mother also had this kind of birthmark on her neck. Maybe it is just a coincidence but someone told...

by Guest over a year ago

over a year ago by rsexton

mosquito scars

Three days ago I have been with my friends to a lake. We stayed late and night and I got bit by tons( it seems to me ) of mosquitoes. Now, three days after I have tons of scars all over my arms and legs. It looks really awful. What can I do about it? Thanx

by ference2206 over a year ago

over a year ago by Guest

small spots on lower legs...

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I've had some small red spots on my lower legs for quite a while now but they've starting spreading to my thighs and ankles. They appear worse after a hot shower then disappear a little but they are always visible. I've had no other symptoms for anything serious so I was curious as to what they...

by ashley_louise88105039 over a year ago

over a year ago by ashley_louise88105039