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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small white colored bump on corner of mouth

I'm 15 And I have a small blister like bump in the corner of my mouth. it's small and it doesn't spread. I've tried to pop it but nothing but a water like liquid comes out and the blister fills again. it's not a whole ton of gashing liquid just a very extremely small amount. It's also not noticeable...

by meow dimethlytryptamine over a year ago

over a year ago by meow dimethlytryptamine

Little bumps

i have just noticed little bumps, practically invisible but very easily felt, on the sides of my neck...it doesn't itch or bother me, but i would like like to know what this may be. My grandma says its most likely a reaction of some sort and it'll go away, but in the mean time...i really don't want...

by nati27245 over a year ago

over a year ago by nati27245

White head spots on face since quitting smoking.

Answered by a doctor

I stopped smoking around three weeks ago and have since developed a number of spots on my face. They are predominently but not exclusivley around my mouth and cheeks but have had a few on my fore head. I am 25 years old and have never had spots like this. I have also began eating a great deal more...

by CFresh88171 over a year ago

over a year ago by CFresh88171

fungus on fingers what causes it?

i went to the doctor about my fingers i thought it was scabies but the doc said it was a fungus.has anyone had fungus on your fingers ,and what medicine did you use?also what causes fungus ?thanks for any info

by strothers319530 over a year ago

over a year ago by strothers319530

Cellulitus info

Hi, my 16 year old daughter was diagnosed with cellulitis. She got a therapy and I hope it will turn out well. I would like to know more about that disease. How it occurs? What is it’s cause? Did anybody have any experiences considering cellulitis?

by Guest over a year ago

over a year ago by Guest

purple swollen eyelids

Answered by a doctor

I was punched in the face, actually in the eye, and my face was a real mess at that time. The area around the eye was all red and swollen and I had difficulties with opening my eye. The place almost healed in about two weeks, but then something strange happened. The symptoms occurred again - on...

by Guest over a year ago

over a year ago by Guest

Comments and reviews on article "MRSA - Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Fact sheet"

Users comments and reviews on article MRSA - Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Fact sheet by SirGan

by Guest over a year ago

over a year ago by mary robinson

I have creeping eruption

I have experienced creeping eruptions on two different occasions since traveling to South America. This is my native country and I never had this problem as a child. The itching and burning sensation that is accompanied with this infection is very uncomfortable. I was prescribed Albendazole and...

by Guest over a year ago

over a year ago by Guest

Cracks at the corners of my mouth

Hi! Some time I have problem with cracks at the corners of my mouth. I tried to use some products, but don’t help a lot. It is still irritating, and cracks are there. What is cause and how to get rid of cracks? Thank You.

by Guest over a year ago

over a year ago by Guest