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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.

pictures of vitiligo on face

My friend has some white areas on her face. We didn’t know at first what it was. However, it seems that she has vitiligo. Since we are not sure, we would like to find out some pictures of this disorder on the internet. Can anyone help me with more details? I would appreciate it.

by User avatar abelard1194143776

I thought my son had measles but my doctor insulted me

I feel insulted by my doctor. my son was ill for a few days with a fever sickness and a rash that started behind the ear then went to the trunk. he is 13 never really complains but clearly was not well. I was thinking like a mum and looked at my book of childhood illnesses wondering if it was...

by User avatar just a mum74254

herbs for dry skin

It's that horrible time of the year between winter and spring. For some reason, my skin always goes totally dry during this time of year. I don't know why, but this weather dries my skin out. Believe me, I've tried all moisturisers on the market, from cheap to really expensive. So far, nothing...

by User avatar claudia304171853

"Cyst" on finger?

I had a small lump under skin in fold of middle finger, saw clinic,state dr took an x-ray. That was it. This was 4 years ago. During that time, the thing travelled further to the fatty part of the finger. I used wart paint, tried everything you can imagine. Saw a dr, gave me a script for Aldara, but...

by User avatar Aloe313419

What is causing my swollen lips and what can be done about it

Answered by a doctor

For the past 6 months, some areas of my lips began to swell. Now the upper left side portion of my lip stays swollen. It looks like herpes to me but without the filling and ooze. The doctor said it is not herpes but it looks like something to everyone else including me. They think it is some...

by User avatar BigLips

Need answers on Idiopathic Angeodema

I am a 20 year old female, soon to be 21. I have been suffering from this unkown allergy for almost four years now. Every year attacks just seem to become more intense than the last. It all starting with waking up in the middle of the night with swollen lips and unable to breathe properly. Thought...

by User avatar s2f

hard white lump on face that turns into a spot

Answered by a doctor

basically i've had two of these spots and they're really weird. i'm just wondering what they are. it starts as a lump on my face (both have been either side of my nose) which is hard and not coloured or anything, then a few months later it turns into a full blown massive spot which...

by User avatar Guest

Carbuncles:i Need Help to Stop These Painful Skin Infections

Answered by a doctor

At the beginning, I remember I had just hard noticeable skin problems. Then, I got typical red pimples, acne, which turns into boils after some time. I was thinking something the worst happened to me, until I saw what carbuncles are. That is painful skin infection and I cannot handle it any more....

by User avatar Guest

celluilitus

I am overweight a little and I was reading a lot about cholesterol, fat and cellulite. Anyway, lately I have heard for the term cellulitis. Off course, I was thinking that is something about fat tissues. When my sister told me that is not close true, I was confused. Can you tell me what does it...

by User avatar Guest

More about Molloscum Contagiosum!

Hello. I'm 22 year old female and I'm very frightened and confused right now. I'm sexually active for few years now and just recently I have noticed that I have these small blisters around my genital area. My partner didn’t have any of these. I was very frightened because I've never seen...

by User avatar Guest