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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.

Skin Irritation, red itchy blotches on legs

So, about 2 weeks ago a red blotch appeared on my ankle. At first, I thought I had just scraped it on something and tore a little bit of my skin. But after a few days it got redder and redder, and a bit itchy. It must have started bleeding at some point, because part of it became a scab, and now...

by User avatar Guest

small red bumps on face

Answered by a doctor

i used to have really clear smooth skin, but i put some baby oil on it because i thought it would help my dry skin, but it only made me break out. now two weeks after stopping the use of baby oil, my skin (especially my cheeks) have these small red bumps that just won't go away. i just dont know...

by User avatar hnn343118

One of my armpits has been sweating a ton, even when I'm doing nothing.

So for the past couple days I've had this really weird and embarrassing sweat problem that I've never had before. My right armpit has been sweating a TON, even when I'm simply sitting in class doing nothing and totally comfortable. It leaves a huge wet spot on my shirt, but it doesn't smell or...

by User avatar Erica

severe dry cracked bleeding areas of skin on hands

Answered by a doctor

I have had a consistent bout of severe dry cracked bleeding areas of skin on hands for several yrs now. I have been to plenty of doctors and specialists who can tell me what the cause is from nor how to get rid of the condition. I have done research and have tried everything I can think of and...

by User avatar lovelyskyangel

Cracking Skin

Why I always have creaking skin on my heels and elbows? I put greasy cream almost every night and still cracks.

by User avatar Guest

Itching dark spot

Please help me in clarifying this. 2 weeks ago I noticed a red spot in my stomach and within few hours it started itching. 10 days later the itching disappeared and but it turned out to be a darked oval shaped spot. Now I found another red spot in my belly button with same itching like the other...

by User avatar Guest

Moisture/Heat peeling feet. Suggestions for prevention?

Hello,  I have read a previous thread here about peeling feet but I don't think that applies to me. I am pretty sure I know already what the cause is for mine, I just would like to ask suggestions for prevention now.I am a merchant mariner. I wear steel toe boots for 12 hours a day, at least. Ever...

by User avatar mb1989

Morgellons disease - how to treat it

Has any one had this skin nighmare? If so, how was it treated I  I have no been digagnoded by a M.D.. yet, buy I know I have it. HELP

by User avatar Guest

Different body parts sweeling up for past 3-4 daays

I am a 42 yr old cardiacpatient. In the last 3-4 days various body parts have been swelling up. At first, it was my left foot that was swollen on thesole of my foot. It affected the ball of my left foot and 3 toes. (big toe,and the next 2 toes) It was hard for me to walk for about 10 hours. Then, i...

by User avatar Nickie

Ganuloma Annulare

I have been diagnosed with chronic granuloma annulare. It has spread from a few spots on my stomach to my entire upper and lower body, my mid section and my arms. I have tried numerous treatments and seen dermatologists who tell me that it should go away on its own with time. I have had this...

by User avatar Roger