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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.

Common places on the body for spider nevus

Hi, I would like to learn something more about the spider nevus. My wife has gotten one on her left arm and we are both concerned about it. Even though everyone tells us that it is almost a common thing for the pregnancy (she is in a 4th month) we are not assured in that. What are the common places...

by User avatar morton63372669

Red spots on the legs and feet.

Answered by a doctor

hey guys,I have this REALLY gross red spots on both of my leg and feet,I'm a teenager and my BMI is normal.I think its genetic because my aunt said she had it when she was a teenager too.Once,I cure it with turmeric in 2010 and it work!....until last December 2011 it appear again until now and i...

by User avatar Roro

Bacterial infection from lake pool

Was swimming in Hamilton Pool, Austin TX & got a cut/gash on left middle toe. 4 days later developed rash/welts which were itching on left side of torso & left arm. Could this have been caused by bacteria in water? Currently taking antibiotic & steroids prescribed by doctor.

by User avatar worrieddad

tinea versicolor

Hi. I'm 32 year old female and I have skin problem to discuss with you. About a week ago my husband has noticed some dark macules and patches on my back. This isn’t causing me any symptoms but mild itching. But anyway, I have contacted my doctor and he has diagnosed me with some yeast infection...

by User avatar lackman263

porokeratosis and psoriasis

Hi, I am 42 years old and Iused to treat psoriasis with clobethazole ointment for 12 years. My doctor suspects that I have been developing porokeratosis as well. Why is it happening?

by User avatar Guest

Strawberry leg ...how can i get over that ?

Hello I have open pores on both my legs and I feel really embarassed when people ask me what is this ...how u got this...and someone even humilliated me ...what can I do with that strawberry leg ....i am sick with that especially when boys look at it...plz tell me a remedy...HELP

by User avatar Cindy host330139

cold sores and impetago

Hi! I have developed something really strange all around my nose and on the upper lip. These blister look like they have some sort of fluid in them and as if they are going to burst. Everything looks really yucky and I can’t even stand to look at it. Above all it itches like crazy and even...

by User avatar Guest

What are the cellular reactions caused during psoriosis?Is it fungal disease?

We want to know more about psoriosis.....Though we heard little,couldnt get to know the exact cause & remedies.....!!!! %-):Can you tell us the composition of Z92.?I heard it contains acetic acid.

by User avatar siva

unusual scars

I’ve noticed that my skin is soft and velvety to touch on my low back. I saw that some unusual scars appeared there. What could cause them? They don’t look attractive at all. What should I do with them?

by User avatar Guest

A cyst in the edge of the thigh.

Hello, I have a cyst between my thighs, it really hurts I can’t find any info on it can you help. I have this cyst from two years some times it is becomes smaller, some times it grows. But lately it has moved some centimetres upper, next to my genital. What should I do, it is dangerous? How can it...

by User avatar Lauris44410