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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.

Dark knees

Hi, I have a problem for a month now and I would like to post a question. My knees are gone dark. They don't hurt or anythng- my knees are just dark. What can I do?

by User avatar Guest

There is something on my skin and i have no idea what it is!

I have been having this big, red boil sort of thing on my armpit exactly where the shoulder skin joins the armpit. It hurts a lot, i mean, i cant move my hand freely...and the skin around it is a little hard. I used an old razor few days back and it may have been rusted...is it coz of that?? is...

by User avatar mythreyic

ganglion foot cyst

Answered by a doctor

I am going to have a ganglion cyst removed from my foot. What is the surgery recuperation time for this procedure?

by User avatar jasmyth

Teen Girl With Varicose Veins?

Answered by a doctor

I just turned 15 and for the past few month I have been noticing veins on the back of my legs (behind my knees) that have turned a really dark blue. They look like cords that are twisted and tangled. They are really painful at night or when I don't move very much. And if i touch them it feels like...

by User avatar iihayy119938

Itchy, burning, throbbing cuticles

Answered by a doctor

I've had acrylic nails for at least four years now, and a few months ago my nails would start to inch & burn after getting them done (it lasts for about 2 days). I read through a lot of these comments & questions, and it looks like there are many people with the same symptoms as me. I've...

by User avatar mirabellaaaa

Abses

Few days ago I noticed some skin changes at my leg. At first I thought that it will disappear but it did not. It only became worst. I went to my doctor and he told me that I have an abscess. I would like to know more information about this. Thank you.

by User avatar Guest

Heat burnt feet

my palms and feet burn 

by User avatar Guest

cellulitis left labia

My husband has been diagnosed with cellulitis and he is being treated with Keflex. We were having sex all the time and now I am worried that he infected me. There is some redness on the left side of my labia. Is cellulitis contagious, I mean is it possible that he transmitted me this infection?

by User avatar brandenburger2515

Swollen upper lip

Answered by a doctor

Hi all, Lately I've come down with the cold and I'm in the process of recovery. Two days ago I've been taking medication to suppress the symptoms. The medication I've been taking is over-the-counter drugs called "Lemsip Cold & Fly Capsules (with caffeine) " Last night before I went to bed (around...

by User avatar Guest

micro-dermabrasion

I really try to lead a healthy life. I am 27 years old and until several years ago, I had almost 20 extra kilos. I managed reducing the weight to normal by excessive training and diets. Now I am in excellent shape but there is one problem bothering me. I cannot get a good ten, my skin burns very...

by User avatar nollie40428