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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.

Goose bump rash all over the body in a 7 years old? His skin is super dry and itchy

Hi! My 7 yr old has developed (seemingly out of the blue) a rash all over his body. Face,hands legs ,back, crotch..All over. It looks like he has goose bumps! He had a low grade fever for a day or 2 that would come and go. He also didnt have much of an appetite. This has been going on for 1 week....

by User avatar uptight bagel

Laptops are probably harming us, especially area above the knees

I have had issues with my Dell laptop (bought new at Costco 9 years ago) for a very long time. I used it quite often for hours at a time. It has always run very hot. No amount of pillows or anything prevents the searing heat. I developed what can be best described as fat pads about 8" above my...

by User avatar Guest

Herpes in strange places

I don't know how I got herpes. But I had a small itxhy pimple on my side below my ribs. It lasted forever, got better with a band aid and came and went. Then one on my thigh, also lasted for forever would almost heal, itch and burn and finally go away. My doctor took a culture and sure enough it...

by User avatar Guest

are there natural treatments for pseudomonas infections

We have a friend that has had sinus infection after sinus infection. He had his septum fix a few months ago and he continues to have more infections. The doctors have had him on antibiotics since Thanksgiving. And now they want to do more surgery to get rid of these pseudomonas (bacteria) in his...

by User avatar pete

scabies or contact dermatitis? I have sinus allergies and eczema issues with red bumps

How do you know for sure you have scabies I have eczema issues  and sinus allergies but the doctor looked at me and saw red bumps every where was told I have scabies I do not itch but I feel a sensation in my legs like a burn sometime and was stressed a little  can anyone answer or relate...

by User avatar Guest

My nails suddenly stopped growing. Could it be that my iron is low?

I don't know what to say. My nail use to grow 2mm every month. Now it has stop growing completely. I used to use Sally Hansen products especially the Sally Hansen maximum or the Sally Hansen cuticle and moisture treatment pen for the last 6 years but this year 2019 my nails broke off and has not...

by User avatar Guest

fingerprint grooves crack into deep, painful cuts

Every so often, the fingerprint grooves on the tips of my thum, and sometimes forefinger splits and form deep cuts that look like severe paper-cuts. They aren't always deep enough to be painful, but usually become worse after some time, becoming longer and deeper. I usually have 2 or 3 cuts like...

by User avatar Guest

Rosaca

I would like to hear some advice about this. My dermatologist prescribed Finace for Rosacea. I have noticed that my face became redder and I feel burning and itching. I don’t know should I stop with treatment or if it is normal process of Rosacea healing? Should I call him?

by User avatar Guest

How do you cure swollen legs with lymphoedema? Natural remedies?

How do you cure swollen legs with lymphoedema? My Mom has a sever case and doctors won’t help her because she’s over weight. Are there any natural, home cures?

by User avatar Vannesa362887

Does vitamin E help to tighten skin

I heard that oil vitamin E can help to tighten skin. Have anyone tried oil with vitamin E. Does it really help? I eat healthy food, and drink lot water, but still have this problem.

by User avatar Guest