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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Pus in bellybutton

Hi, last week I got my bellybutton pierced (silver ring) and yesterday I`ve noticed that my bellybutton is kind of a red. It itches to, but I don`t dare to scratch it. That is followed by some pus coming out. Is my piercing the cause of that redness and pus? I think so, but not sure. A friend told...

by Guest over a year ago

over a year ago by sievers1973

papulonodular lesion in skin

i want complete information of papulonodular lesion of skin, please help me in finding out this topic

by rupali over a year ago

over a year ago by healthnfitnessguy112567

diagnosis for Peeling hands and fingers

oI see a lot of people have this condition. It has just recently happen to me within the last week or so.No blistering or anything just the skin just begins to peel. it is all over my fingers front and back as well as my palm but not on the reverse side. It is not itchy. I just think it...

by katbat over a year ago

over a year ago by katbat

folliculitus for almost 12 years, no one told me what it was until recently

I am almost 30 years old. I have had what I called a skin condition for 12-13 years. I had been to several dermatologists and they couldn't tell me what it was, I have been to several general practitioners and they couldn't tell me, one endrochronologist (s) who thought it was an allergy to wheat,...

by frv2919969 over a year ago

over a year ago by frv2919969

Henoch-Schoelein Purpura disease

My grandaughter was diagnosed with this desease when she was 12. She will be 21 this summer and still appears to have it. Sh erefuses to wear shorts because she is embarassed that her legs show the sploches. Is there any over the counter medicine. She doesn't want to go to the Dr nor hospital again.

by gogy1020 over a year ago

over a year ago by SaRi

Severe itching on arms

I have severe itching on my arms. I have psoriasis and am currently on Enbrel and methotrexate injections. I also have hypothyroid and am taking synthroid for that. My itching is so severe I cannot get any sleep at night. I have taken, Allegra, Claritin and Benadryl. Nothing seems to help. Do...

by mnmdenning161881 over a year ago

over a year ago by mnmdenning161881

Can a person with skin disorder handle pesticides?

Hello, guys. I have a question to ask. My cousin has skin disorder. I am not sure which disorder it is. She would like to work in her garden, but she is not sure whether she can handle pesticides considering her condition. I would really appreciate all your replies. Thank you.

by francis194556238 over a year ago

over a year ago by gerick186874115

dermatographism

About 9 months ago I noticed that I started having unexplained allergic reactions. I went to the emergency room several times because it caused severe pain and discomfort. About 7 months ago I noticed that I could use my finger to write on my stomach, arms, legs, and even face and the area written...

by kratorix40083 over a year ago

over a year ago by kratorix40083

HELP! Face feels like its on FIRE!

Can anyone help me. I am a 44 year old woman. I have been having facial pain, actually a very bad burning of my face for about a month now. It is red and blotchy. I have not been in the sun at all and have not tanned in suntan beds for over a year and a half now. It sometimes creeps down into...

by maryjoe1 over a year ago

over a year ago by Guest