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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.

I have a small pea sized and shaped ball on my arm that is both over and under the skin

I have a small pea sized and shaped ball on my arm that both over and under the skin it feels like a ball of scar tissue its almost always pinkish I've tried popping j tr even tried sticking a middle in it and cutting it to get out whatever is in there but it's tough it's so tough I can't get a...

by User avatar Annyed chick

A needle was left over in my body from shattered pelvis operation. How can I remove it?

A needle was left in my body 26 years ago and just found out last year. Having a difficult time walking and can not find a doctor to remove it, since it seems to be stuck in my piriformis muscle. Was left over from shattered pelvis operation. Anyone know of a particular doctor who would take this...

by User avatar Guest

Gutate Psoriasis rash breakout - I've got a lot of dark spots mainly on my legs

Answered by a doctor

Hi! I recently had a REALLY bad breakout from Gutate Psoriasis, my first break out ever. It’s pretty much gone but I’ve got the same thing you said- the dark spots. Mainly on my legs. Did yours ever go away?

by User avatar Guest

Pimples under my armpit, super big. I have popped it once and it just keeps coming back

Pimples under my armpit are so big.. please I really need help. I have popped it once and it just keeps coming back, really need help on this because It doesn't exactly hurt it more of just is so big.

by User avatar mxstical364785

when I get hot or cold I get pins and needles and sweating on one side only

Hi, I'm 42 and I've had this problem where when I get hot or cold I get pins and needles, they are really painful, and I won't notice until I sit down, or lean press my skin against something.  I have a condition now that causes me to sweat only on one side, and the painful needle feeling is...

by User avatar Guest

Thin scar-like white lines on palms and fingers

Hey! A few months ago, I noticed a weird hook-shaped line on my finger that looked like an old faded scar from a cut, except I never cut myself in that spot. Recently I discovered more of them, mostly straight very thin white lines, on both my palms and the fingers of my left hand. Any idea what...

by User avatar Guest

Itchy Palm on the left hand and really dry hands. I have to keep them moisturized

Lately, my hands have been getting really dry, I have to keep them more moisturized than ever. This started about a year ago and I am 25. But only on my left hand this strange event occurs, If i feel an itch on it and I start to itch my left hand, anywhere on my left palm, it starts to itch like...

by User avatar Guest

I noticed about 4-5 bites on my wrist and arm and one of them burst as if it was a burn blister

About a week ago I noticed about 4-5 bites on my wrist and arm and I assumed they were mosquito bites , I don't remember getting them at a specific moment , they just appeared, about 2 days ago one of the bites bubbled up as if it was a burn blister , it eventually popped and now it looks horrible...

by User avatar Julie.ann

Tiny blue lump on butt cheek, it is misshapen and almost all the way flat

Hello, I have a tiny about 3x3 millimeter bump under the skin on my butt. It is purplish blue and does not hurt. It is misshapen and almost all the way flat when I run my hand over it. I am slightly worried and not sure if I should tell a doctor. Please help.

by User avatar Guest

Female Angiokeratomas removal. can I try self treatment with soldering iron?

I am a female with angiokeratomas. Totally knocking my confidence . Does anyone think I could try same self treatment with soldering iron. Willing to try anything.

by User avatar Guest