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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.

If it's not Morgellons what is it? I found thread like filaments in several places on my body

I found thread like filaments in several places on my body that presented as ingrown hair type bumps. After trying to extract several of these from my skin in horror and yet really curious and fully intrigued, I gathered the "filaments" I managed to pull out from my skin, some deeply rooted and...

by User avatar INTRIGUEDGUEST

cyst on my panty line?

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For about a year i keep getting a lump on my panty line, it has come and gone about 6 times. Normally its just a lump but the last two times it has had a blister like thing on it and it will pop. it has a hole in it and bleeds. is it just from my panties rubbing it or what?

by User avatar arkangl134606

pityriasis rosea - How to make it go away---- Fast!

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To start I am a health freak, I work out 5 times a week, do yoga, eat right & am very clean. I am a model so I have to look good. So when I got Pityriasis Rosea 2 weeks before a bikini shoot I just about died. I had it all over my sides, lower abdomen then it stated going on my back, tummy, neck...

by User avatar staryeyez

Skin change after Gall Bladder Surgery

I had my gall bladder removed in Jan of this year.. since surgery, my face is like an oil slick, and is constantly breaking out.. is this caused from the surgery? it was not like this before the surgery..

by User avatar Linni

Can an inguinal or hiatal hernia cause numbness of the skin of the chest, abdomen, and upper legs?

This is really two questions.  I'm a 50-something man with both inguinal and hiatal hernias.  The inguinal hernia has bothered me more than usual lately, and I know it needs to be repaired.  The hiatal hernia just makes it difficult to swallow firmer foods like...

by User avatar chill metallurgist

Is it safe to use Beclomin Ointment for a prolonged period to treat fungal infections?

Is it safe to use Beclomin Ointment for a prolonged time?

by User avatar chatty mixer

Skin mites on people's skin

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What is skin mites and how do you know if you have it? Also how doses a doctor know you have it and not something else? Also how do you get treated for skin mites. Please let me know . Thank you

by User avatar Guest

How does the cosmetic surgery help the burned skin?

how does the cosmetic surgery help the burn skin

by User avatar shocking impact

small white bumps on feet

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I have many small white bumps on my feet near my ankles. They scratch off easily and are almost crumbly. The area is itchy after scratching. The area affected is just below the ankle and diminish in number nearer my toes. At first glance it looks like very dry skin but is very rough to the touch....

by User avatar hreich000

Annoying cysts on my head! They started bursting a lot lately and every time there is blood

I get these occasionally same spot or area ...I usually put a real hot washcloth or let real hot water directly spray on it in the shower ..usually pust comes to a head but lately it's been bursting with lots of blood and I usually try to squeeze out what's left ..its painful but usually works then...

by User avatar Guest