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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.

Diabetes And Itchy Skin

Hello! I need advice. I have been diagnosed with diabetes (type 2) 2 years ago. Even before, my skin on legs felt so itchy, that I sometimes woke up at night. I even sometimes took a hairbrush and scratch it on legs. I actually wounded myself!!! These wounds do not heal easily and leave scars...

by User avatar Guest

sunlight sensitivity

Hello, I have blue eyes and lots of birthmarks on my hands and back. Also, my hair is blond and I have very pale skin. In short, I have developed extreme sunlight sensitivity. What factor of protection should I use?

by User avatar julissa646

non pitting edema

Hello! I have suffered from hypothyroidism for over 6 years now. Lately I have developed edema on my leg and the doc called it non pitting edema in contrast to pitting edema. I don’t think I got the difference right, so I was wondering if anyone could give me a better explanation about how these...

by User avatar behney2460

does eating more sugar or certain things can increase the problem of folicullitis?

I m facing folliculitis for 2nd time ,i have boil on my lower back. doc told me to sit in hat water tub. does certain foods..like sugar,spicy foods,pulses,rice etc increase the problem.shall i stop eatin all these things

by User avatar pink196208

Rosashea

I have taken antibiotics for 4 years on and off. With antibiotics I was getting my skin under control. The dosage was 50mg a day, 100mg in sever cases. I tapered down to 50mg every second day when I felt good and when I thought that I could come off them. For acne five years ago I took Bactrim for...

by User avatar kallas2308

Chickenpox pits left behind

Hi. I am a guy that is 17 years old and I never had chickenpox until a three weeks ago. The chickenpox have started to move out, and I feel that they will leave scaring behind. This was my concern in the first place. What should I do now? Will this leave pits on my face? Thanks.

by User avatar Guest

i have a hickie

Answered by a doctor

WELLLL, I'm 52 years old..... I was at work.....this smokin hot older man came in for a sandwhich and started flirting with me.  we hit it off right then and there!!! We went into the bathroom at work and got to business but now my husband is going to see this HUGE HICKIE!!!!!!! I get off in...

by User avatar Guest

Rough Patch on my Foot

I have this rough patch on the side of my foot. I think I was born with it, I've had it for as long as I can remember. It doesn't itch or hurt or dry up. I just find it a bit unusual how my parents both have it and I have never met anyone else ever that has this on their feet. It kind of concerns me...

by User avatar Samantha - 15

Excessive facial sweating

Answered by a doctor

The sweating of my face and scalp has increased to where my hair is soaking wet. Plus my face gets bright red. Right now I use DrySol 3 x a week but it is causing my face to be rough and wrinkled. I have tried everything except surgery. I do take Prozac 20mg everyday.

by User avatar Guest

ipetigo

Hi, my kid has sores on his nose and mouth and have been diagnosed with impetigo. I tried some bactroban on his nostrills, and I keep him of the sun (sun heat multiplies the bacteria), but with no result. I know that I have to keep his skin clean and I use an antibacterial face wash. A...

by User avatar Guest