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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.

Small bumps on testicals; Really itchy

Hello I have had these small bumps on my testicals for about 3 weeks. The first week my groin and testicals were swollen but it doesn't swell anymore. The itchy is unbearable sometimes, The bumps seem to be spreading but I am unsure because I have a bump on my penile shaft but its bigger and more...

by User avatar M.Maitland232860

Psoriasis on my scalp

I have psoriasis on my scalp. It is itchy and leaves bad looking flakes on my hair. Is there natural remedy for it? I’m 22, male. This condition worsened within last 6 months.

by User avatar Guest

My left thumb and forefinger are peeling

I have read many of the posts and am amazed how similar some are to my symptoms. I am a 47 y.o. male and had surgery to my left shoulder for a complete torn rotator cuff about 14 months ago. Since then I haven't been able to sleep on my left arm because my hand and fingers would get numb within a...

by User avatar rdzone26441

ineffective folliculitis treatment

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I am diagnosed with folliculitis decalvans few years ago. During this time, my doctor was prescribing me many different drugs and treatments to cure it. However, I realized this must be a chronic condition, since I cannot get rid of it. Can you tell me is it normal that I have experienced...

by User avatar Guest

Boils at the bottom of my feet ... causes?

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Okay, this is related to boils at the bottom of my feet.   Some 1 year back I started developing boils at the bottom of my feet. They are not painful or itchy, do not smell, and do not cause any problems except that they ARE BOILS.... They are generally small and pea-like and not large. Growth...

by User avatar hhaawke266478

Itching skin while exercising?

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Every time I exercise, either power walking, jogging, anything that gets my heart rate up, my body begins to itch like crazy. Is this normal? If so, what does it mean? And I'm also trying to slim my "love-handles". I have a wedding to attend in 7 weeks and all I'm wanting to do is lose 2-3...

by User avatar jackie15406211200

pubic shaving procedure

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Whenever I shave down there I develop a whole bunch of inflamed zits that itch like crazy. I went to see a dermatologist because I couldn’t get rid of them. She told me that I have developed foliculitis and prescribed an antibiotic. She also told me to be more careful about the shaving procedure,...

by User avatar Guest

Itching Breasts and Stretch Marks

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I'm 18 and I've already gone through puberty so I've already developed my breasts. But recently, my breasts started itching a lot and I thought it was because of dry skin but I started noticing purple-ish/red stretch marks on my breasts. Is that normal or should I go to the doctor?

by User avatar waraku

The skin on my fingers is peeling off, any advice?

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It all started a while back with pins and needles going through my arms and intensifying in my finger tips on both arms and hands. A week after that (the pins and needles had died down by then), I noticed that there were small dots under my skin on the pads of my fingers (the bit with the swirl)....

by User avatar ShortDrew26248

dead skin on fingertips

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Skin on my hands is very dry and rough. Skin on my fingertips is the driest and I think that skin in that area is almost dead. It is very thick, but not flaky, and it seems to me that I have lost sense of touch in my finger tips. Can you give me some advices how to manage this problem? I believe...

by User avatar Guest