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.

Dry and painful Skin in the top corner of my right thumb

The skin in the top corner of my right thumb is painfully dry and hard - almost as if all the layers of skin were actually dead. It hurts to put any pressure on it but I've found that if there is moisture on it the skin will soften and the pain will go away of course until the skin dries again. My...

by D.c over a year ago

Had this skin problem for 4-5 years, large red open pores.

I've had this as long as I can remember. Although I am young and hormones are crazy, this takes it too a new level. it is only on my face, large red pores, flaky skin and breakouts. It is never painful. It is only on my face too picture: http://oi57.tinypic.com/10h6ov9.jpg

by Chi over a year ago

cold sweat dry skin

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Hi im almost 16 (male) ive been having some weird symtoms lately like suden tiredness .suden dried skin and eyes anxiety.confusion night sweats suden cold sweats slight nasua and the feeling my hearts going to stop when I trie to sleep all of the symtoms hapen at night i also have alergies and...

by gerard over a year ago

the skin on my fingertips is peeling

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About a week and a half to two weeks ago my fingertips began to peel. At first I didn't pay it any mind but now every one of my fingertips is raw and this morning I woke up to find that what ever this is has now started on my thumbs. It began on my left pinky. It looked like a tiny blister but it...

by APizzuto over a year ago

I have a Pityriasis Rosea, I have dark spots

Hi Im 17 yrs old. I have a pytiriasis rosea 1 year ago but i still have those marks from PR. My dermatologist gave me a Glutaflex Capsule, bleaching soap and lotion. He told me that if I take this, the dark spots will fade. Please give me some advice if this dark spots is not permanent? :(

by Ellisa338290 over a year ago

How to get rid of dry skin after double foot surgery?

hi, I really need some advise please.... My husband had all his toes operated on to straighten them and had his casts and pins removed yesterday after six weeks off his feet. He has seriously flaky skin on both feet and all toes and I'd like to know the best, most comfortable and safe way to remove...

by Debs over a year ago

swollen veins on legs, but I don't have muscle spasm

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Swelling veins in left leg and arms... I'm haven't muscle spasms but I didn't get any sleep last night so I suspect that that is the culprit as far as that goes... Should I be concerned enough to consult a physician or just let it run its course?

by okguy21337373 over a year ago

itching in the pubic area and thighs

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Sometimes at the end of the day the crevice between my legs and vagina itches (where my panties are). When I scratch it, normal reaction, it looks like I just scratched dirt off of my skin. Also, I have noticed that the area has gotten darker too. Could it just be sweat?

by nimi over a year ago

I have an infection following a popped pimple

I tried to pop a pimple and now it looks infected, the area around it is very sore and it is constantly leaking fluid. I've tried cleaning it with rubbing alcohol and putting iodine on it (both of which burn like heck), as well as a warm compress but nothing seems to phase it. Its been about three...

by trintim336375 over a year ago

cold sores, very tiny dark red dots

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It's been a week since my last cold sore. It lasted about a week and a half with the help of rubbing alcohol, campho-phenique, and carmax. But then a few days ago I finally notice that there are some very tiny dark red dots on where the cold sore was formed. They look like I had poked my lip with a...

by live490 over a year ago