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.

Apple Cider Vinegar Effect on Face?

I used apple cider vinegar (about a tablespoon) and about a tablespoon of water mixed and used a cotton ball to apply to my face. It started to burn and my face started to turn bright red. The red has gone away a good bit, if not completely. My face itches a bit because it got dried out a good bit,...

by Lovely186 over a year ago

Smelly Belly Button? One day I saw brown yellowish liquid in it

...So my belly button inside, has always smelled..as stupid as it sounds I never knew it was something we had to wash? I figured soap and water gets in there so..? This happened a while ago but, at first I noticed some soreness around my belly button. The days past and it got worse, the area around...

by Guest over a year ago

Dark Brown Skin between Thighs

Answered by a doctor

I am desperate to find a cure for dark skin between my thighs. Id appreciate any sort of advice to have the dark skin removed. I am too ashamed & extremely insecure about having a partner. Please help me find a remedy that will take care of the issue. I am 110kgs & im currently on...

by palm26 over a year ago

Light Gray Line on Left Ring Finger

Hey all, I am a 25 year old South Asian female. have a faint gray line on my left ring finger. It has been there since 2012. Started off as a thin line, a bit darker when I first had it-basically looked like somebody drew a sharpie down my finger. My grandmother and aunt both have this...

by worry_wart90 over a year ago

Had strange brown things look alike several come out of cut

Had strange brown things look alike several come out of cut .look like parasites or bugs but not alive.lil brown thi gs maybe 1'2 length of nail. Fell had pieces of bone come out of tip of nose but also hese Things

by Guest over a year ago

Do tanning beds cause eczema to get worse before it gets better?

Answered by a doctor

I have bad eczema on my arms and legs. I have tried everything but nothing seems to work. When I use creams recommended by doctors etc they heal the eczema for a short amount of time but then it's like my body starts rejecting the cream so after a few weeks it'll start making the eczema worse and...

by Guest over a year ago

Worst Bikini line ever, I want to get rid of the darkness and the scars

Hi all, I am so so desperate - I have the WORST bikini line ever. To the point where I missed out on beach weather all summer because I was too embarrassed by dark, scarred bikini area and am so embarrassed I can't even phantom seeing a doctor for help. Which is why I'm turning to all of...

by SOS over a year ago

Big Toe Nails (and thumb nails) abnormality / patterns / little lumps

Answered by a doctor

I have this prominently on my big toe nails, but also a little on my thumb nails. It could be mistaken for fungus but isn't cos the meds didn't work and the test was negative. Doc gave me a cream made of Urea to help with moisture but it did nothing (except it works very well on the hard skin on my...

by Fnarp!349027 over a year ago

abscess and broken skin around anus, it is enlarging day by day

Answered by a doctor

sir, my husband was found with broken skin in between butts , and it is enlarging day by day , he is hesitating to go hospital , but he says often that its paining. kindly suggest me what has to be done

by cr7 over a year ago

Nose blisters, It only happens when I blow my nose and it gets raw and irritated

Okay guys I have dealt with this since I was a child. It only happens wen it's cold out and causing me to blow my nose it gets raw and irritated then the blisters start showing up and it spreads very fast. The cure that I have found is by being very careful and popping the blisters with a tissue so...

by Guest over a year ago