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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.

Wondering about location of my genital herpes sores?

Answered by a doctor

I am wondering about the location of my genital herpes sores.  I have only had one outbreak and it occurred in a specific location.  Does this mean it will always occur there, in the same location?  If yes, does the viral shedding also occur only there?  And if yes, then if I keep THAT area...

by User avatar wonder

Dermatographism?

Hi, I have a very sensitive skin, so easy to irritate, which resulted in an awfull and very painfull skin rash. I work as a house-wife and washing up the laundry is really bad for my hands. They are really irritated and look like an open wound. So far I have tried numerous products, non of them...

by User avatar Guest

Why has my psoraisis stared burning?

I’ve been suffering from psoriasis for 3 years now and up until thip point it was focused mostly along my headline, with sometimes occasional spreading downwards to the neck. But in the last week or so, I’m experiencing a completely new flare-up on my upper arm and this time things are...

by User avatar Guest

vitamins help with scars

Hi. I have acne scars all over my face. They are red and annoying. I look ugly. I`ve heard there are vitamins that help with scars. Is this true?

by User avatar Guest

Fingers swell, pain, increased warmth, when i warm these in winter season.

In winter season from every last 5 years, my fingures get cold enough in start, when i warm them, these get lot hot and within 2 days these swell, pain, pain to touch, pain alot when get hit, warmth increased, cant do heavy works, even cant make a punch. It only happens in winters. Help me please if...

by User avatar Waqar ahmad

Color of Underarms

Hello. I'm 24 year old female and I have some skin problems that I would like to discuss with you. About three years ago I have noticed that I have pretty dark armpits. I don’t know what could cause this but I believe it started to show at the same time I started to shave this region. Beside this...

by User avatar Guest

bruises on shin

I have noticed some bruising on my shin bone. I don’t remember hitting myself. This is why I think that something is really wrong happening with me. Can you tell me how can I get rid of the bruises?

by User avatar reeve1939

skin cancer or scalp acne??

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lately I would feel a bump or sometimes a few on my head that I can feel and when picked it bleeds and it gets red after. The scab is redish and after I pick/itch it off anonther scab grows over!:( I am 15 years old and I rarely tan and when I go in the sun I wear sunscreen. Is this sin cancr or...

by User avatar Guest

Stretch Marks! Urgent!!!

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Hi, a month ago I started bodybuilding. I used some supplements which really made me put on weight. This is very important for my current sport activity. Anyway, as soon as I have gained the desired weight, something went wrong. Stretch marks occurred on my lower abdomen. Can you help me with this...

by User avatar batholomew38529

Does Constant Bruising on a reagion of your body cause stretchmarks??

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when i was young i was abused and every week had deep bruises on my upper thighs and bottom. now as a young lady im very very very insecure about the stretch marks there. i was wondering if constant truama to the skin caused them there??

by User avatar angelina77