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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.

painful bumps. what are they? How do I get them to go away?

I have these very painful bumps, that are all over my inner thighs, under my arms and once in awhile I get one on the side of my breast. they hurt very bad, and I can't find anything or any doctor that actually knows how to get rid of them, i have been prescribed ointments,antibotics,and even tried...

by User avatar lovingmom5108946

Painful and discolored lump

I was laying in bed 2 nights ago and felt this pain in my lower right side side, more toward the front than the side, but definitely not, say, right next to the navel or anything. Anyway, I couldn't figure out what the pain was, so I jumped up and looked in the mirror and felt for the area. There...

by User avatar Janelle71711061

Is it some kind of defective gene that causes harlequin ichthyosis?

Recently I read something about skin disorder called harlequin ichthyosis. When I saw the photos of that poor baby who are born with this awful disease, I was terrified. Can somebody explain to me who is possible to get harlequin ichthyosis. Is it some kind of defective gene that causes harlequin...

by User avatar dora178766853

ingrown hair sores

Answered by a doctor

Hi, About 4 months ago i got my bikini zone epilated. A couple of weeks later i had ALOT of ingrown hairs everywhere. I managaged to get all the hairs out but now i have sores everywhere and where they are healing the skin is going a dark purple colour and is noticeable. I am 17 and really dont...

by User avatar dibs73707

blisters on your feet

What would cause blisters on my feet other than ill fitted shoes or sport shoes?

by User avatar Guest

Red, Bumpy Spot Next To My Genitals

I have recently devellopped a reddish-brownish spot next to my genitals. It is surrounded by bumps and is red and dry in the middle. It is constantly itchy and bothers me wherever I am. I am not sexually active so it cant be a STD. I am just really confused about it. an did like an answer. Also,...

by User avatar Guest

swollen blistered lips

Answered by a doctor

Well, since then I think I've tried to quit using Blistex maybe two or three times, always with the same results. I had horribly swollen, blistered lips, infections in the corners of my mouth, not to mention the horrible cravings, anxiety and mental anguish that sometimes seem worse than the...

by User avatar Guest

Sore thumbs that peal dry callus and start over

Hi I'm a 24 year old lady and my finger tips keep pealing and then dry and get hard. It started a year ago on my two pointer fingers only. I blamed it on the chemicals and all the hand washing. I would put lots of lotion or teatree oil on it but it only soothed the burn. When I quit the Job it went...

by User avatar Mommy1

bags under eyes

hi- i have bags or under eye puffiness for quite some time now, its really ugly. is there something seriously wrong with me? i have tried everything to get them to go down nothing work. thanks for your help.

by User avatar Guest

Swollen and bleeding calves

I have diabetes.I am losing weight,which is good,but the back of my thighs have little red spots that seem to bleed at night.This started to happen a few days ago.My calves seem to be swollen probably due to standing too much on the job that I do.It is getting to where I have to wear my jeans to...

by User avatar Norm