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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.

molluscum contagium

Few days ago, I have noticed something strange appeared on my daughter’s skin. This looks as small, pearl-shaped spots, which are pink in color. One friend of mine told me her son had the same, which lasts for six months already. She said his doctor did not give him any medicine for this. I found...

by User avatar Guest

unable to sweat

Please tell me what the disease or cause or word is for being "Unable to Sweat". I THANK YOU!

by User avatar cheryl

an irritated butt crack

I have an irritated butt crack. This happens during and continues after my period. The itching is more like a rash, that after itching it seems to spread and cause small bumps kinda like little pimples. My skin is raw. It is not around my anus at all it is just in the crack stating right under...

by User avatar Guest

lose pigment in skin

Can you help me out please? I know that there is a disease that takes the pigment out of your skin, which affects black people more than white people and Michael Jackson had it. What is the name of this disease and is there any treatment for it? I suspect my friend has this and I'd like to help him....

by User avatar manda1264139978

Weird, Strange and Creepy scaly skin.

I just noticed strange patches on my skin, I don't like doctors but was wondering if anyone has ever experienced something like this before? There are four one on my pelvis one on the back of my thigh one on the back of my calf and one on my bum. They are dry and scaly, its not an std cause I'm...

by User avatar ukn03320800

my fingers peel!

i have read about the symptoms of excema... my fingers dont itch or crack they suddenly just started to peel.... i dont believe it is excema, but im no doctor... is this the beggining stages of it or could i have something else? i dont work around water but yes i do stress... please help

by User avatar bigrick31253552

Small white/pink pimple looking bump on pubic area

Answered by a doctor

I am a 22 year old male. I had sex three weeks ago and wore a condom. I haven't shaved my pubic area since then but I noticed a very small clear/pink pimple looking thing on the middle/left side of my pubic region. Also, I think there is a slightly pinkish area with no bump in the middle of my...

by User avatar Guest

skin peeling off my knuckles and they itch and are tender

It started with a dry bump on my knuckles. I would peel the skin back and then they started to appear on several of my other fingers. I have used cream to keep them from itching, but it only works for a short period of time. I went to the doctor and she gave me some cream called nystatin and it...

by User avatar evangelist89

What is the best way to treat foliculitis?

I guess I can add fungal folliculitis to the list of all those conditions I had to endure this year (well, most of it were colds and one flu). Still, I know that my weakened organism was probably a perfect spot for follicular infection and that happened. So, I have to deal with that disease now....

by User avatar thom190357197

My husband has Steatocystoma

Answered by a doctor

Hello Everyone! I don't have SM but my husband does. He's actually had it since birth. We've tried specific vitamins such as B-6 and C and he’s used detoxifing systems, but to no avail. I’ve completely changed around his diet. He’s now eating veggies and salads with every meal. He’s...

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