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.

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I DONT KNOW WHAT TO DO!!

WHAT IS THE FASTEST WAY TO GET PREGO?

by Guest over a year ago

over a year ago by lucyloucyrus258107

unknown causes for skin condition

on my feet and hands, my skin flakes, showing young skin and that flakes as well. sensitive. many red dots like goosebumps and very itchy. if i scratch, it spreads everywhere and it causes the skin to harden and peel. Now it is spreading to my ears. every time i feel like sweating it itches on my...

by Guest over a year ago

over a year ago by Guest

Hypertrophic Scar Treatment?

Hi there, I recently got my navel pierced at the beginning of October. I did all of the recommended salt water soaks and antibacterial soap for the first month or so, but then stopped when it seemed to be healing properly. I'm a competitive swimmer, and my swimsuit rubbed on my piercing...

by Guest over a year ago

over a year ago by Guest

Hydrogen peroxide for desinfecting skin cuts?

I never realized cats could be so aggressive! My brother’s new girlfriend has a cat, interesting creature who likes bugging people more than anything else. So, I tried pushing her softly away but that did not work and the moment I became a bit more firm, she scratched me with open claws! It...

by quinn187864171 over a year ago

over a year ago by Guest

Dry, cracked heels

I went to the podiatrist today about 3 problems with my feet. I was told I need orthotics which I figured as much. Massive pain which i always thought was plantar fasciits. He didn't say. The icing and the stretches over several months years ago only contributed to the pain and made it worse. I...

by Guest over a year ago

over a year ago by Guest

Qn on shaving pubic hair (male)

Answered by a doctor

Does the pubic hair grow back after shaving or trimming? Will it be longer than the previous time? Is there any help for me, i'm male, 16, i dont know if i wan to trim my pubic hair.

by doggyrat172055 over a year ago

over a year ago by Darlface171170

dark spots on face

After taking birth control pills i ended up with really dark spots on my face and stopped taking them for two years now. Used all kinds of skin bleaching creams but cant get rid of the dark spots. any ideas

by Guest over a year ago

over a year ago by Lori2592

If it isn't pityriasis rosea, what else could it be?

Answered by a doctor

About 2 1/2 months ago I developed what my doctor at the time told me was a "herald patch" of pityriasis rosea on my abdomin. He told me to expect it to develop into a trunk rash, that it would go away on its own, and that it was not contagious. However, a further rash never developed and as of last...

by sr1807 over a year ago

over a year ago by Elizabeth