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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.

What could be the cause of scalp "pimples" that leave deep scars?

about a year ago, I had what appeared to be a large pimple on my scalp, it eventually turned into a mammoth pimple that would not go away.  Just as I had it healed, another appeared in a different spot... long story short I have been fighting these things for a year and as soon as I think I...

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Is eczema connected with Fordyce spots?

Hi. I had eczema last 2015. Is that connected with fordyce spots?

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Do fordyce spots signal stress and vitamin deficiency?

Hi. Does fordyce spots signaled stress and vitamin deficiency? 

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Are there any lotions or medicines I could take to stop painful blisters on my ankles?

Two years ago I  got vasculitis rash on my legs and ankles I have since been in remission , however I have getting blisters on my ankles mostly in hot days and its painful and my question is are there any lotions or medicines I could take to stop this. thanks christina

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Strange Small Hole Streaming Blood near Ankle

Back on April 26th, after a shower, while I was drying off, a small hole on my left leg near/above the ankle towards the front of the leg started to stream out blood. It was painless and the only way I even noticed it was by the blood streaming out. It took a good while to get it to stop bleeding by...

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Labia Minora has disappeared - Linchen Sclerosus

Answered by a doctor

I have had Lichen Sclerosus for many years not so severe...it was basically itching, not on my genitals but to the side...after 15 years of itching/scratching a doc finally diagnosed LS about 4 years ago...so I control the itching with Clobostel pointanate (SP). Now in the past few months I have...

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56 with Steatocystoma multiplex. I'm going to restart fish oil, zinc, and vitamin D for treatment

I've had SM since puberty. Was biopsied and diagnosed at 18, 29, and 35. Each derm wanted a biopsy.  Was recently treated with Accutane  but it did not work. It made my cyst multiply.  I use to have so many of them in my armpit,  groin creases, neck, torso, upper arms, and...

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What could be causing yellow crusts around lips, cracked red skin around lips, and cracked lips?

I had eczema a few years ago and always had to deal with an occasional flare up, never had an infection though until a few weeks ago. Around 3 weeks ago I had eczema on my wrist so I scratched it and it ended up getting infection I think. Then the area around my lips became red and cracked. Then...

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How does prednisone help Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR)?

I know it is reducing swelling.  What is it that is swollen?

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What could be causing swelling in my temples and now under my chin?

About 1 year ago I began getting swelling in my temples. I work as a dental assistant and have my dentist check me out, he basically told me its not my teeth or TMJ and it must be my sinuses. I go to my drs and he didnt seem to concerned and tells me to get blood work and if my swelling happens to...

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