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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.

red patch across face

Hi, I am a 47 year old female and have been experiencing redness across the face in a butterfly shape which occurs in the mornings. My face feels very warm to the touch, i may get relief after applying my cold hands on my face during cold winter months. Make up seems to cover it up for most of the...

by User avatar Guest

carbuncles

Answered by a doctor

Hi. I'm 24 year old male and I could say that whole my life I am fighting a battle with skin acnes. They started in my puberty and represent problem to me even now. With years I have learned how to live with them but not to loose my self-confidence. But, about a month ago I'm having problems with...

by User avatar aveni298

fever blisters

can you get a fever blister from stress or being in the sun too long?

by User avatar j

Where can dermoid cyst appear?

Answered by a doctor

Yesterday I heard from my friend that his son maybe has a dermoid cyst. I feel very stupid because I didn’t know what it is exactly. I only know that it’s some kind of tumor. I would like to know where can dermoid cyst appear? And tell me, please, is it very dangerous?

by User avatar fielding46120

Measels; adult with measels; vacination; diagnosed with meas

Hello I am wondering if it is possible to get measels after getting all my immunization shots as a kid? I am 24, and grew up in Canada and the shots were mandatory so i am 99.9% sure I had all the shots. I am in Thailand now, and the doctor here has just told me he thinks I have measels or...

by User avatar nickies19136

herpes zoster

Answered by a doctor

My best friend suffers from this virus called herpes zoster. She says she has a rash with blisters all over her face and that she is in such pain. The problem is that she wouldn’t let me come and see her, keep her company and stuff. Can you tell me if herpes zoster is contagious? Thank you in...

by User avatar Guest

earlobes attached or detached

I would like to know what people think it means when someones earlobe is attached to their face versus not attached

by User avatar Guest

Staphylococcus epidermidis infection.

I realize this is a bacterial infection. I tested for this and am on Cipro for 10 days. How could I have acquired this infection?

by User avatar deanna0104104707

how to remove chaffing marks from skin

How do i remove chaffing marks from my skin

by User avatar Guest

ring worm

Recently I noticed some changes on my skin. I went to my doctor and he diagnosed me with Ringworms. He told me basic information about this condition but I would like if someone could tell me more. What are the ways of transmitting this infection?

by User avatar Guest