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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.

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.

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skin problem since I had chemo, I've been on multiple antibiotics and facial prescription ointments

Within 3 days of finishing chemo in Nov. 2015 I developed shingles. I had chicken pox at age 13, and never any other herpes type of outbreak since. I never had pimples as a teen, except for an occasional zit during puberty. Since shingles, I've had severe facial, scalp and chin/neck...

by User avatar Melanie

nose bleeds and peeling hands

My 7 year son had nasel staph , they verified by nose culture, he has severe nose bleeds and now his hands get little air blisters and peel real bad all over palms and fingers . Family doc acts like its no big deal, but i cant help but worry. Thanks in advance

by User avatar cumminsman27242938

itchy burning hand, seems to be only when im tired

when tired late at night, my hands become itchy, burning and tight, as if the skin is really dry. but mousturiser doesnt help and during the day the feeling goes. its extremely irratating, until i start scratching when they begin to hurt as well as be irrated. what is wrong and how can i prevent it...

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cryo freezing for molluscum vs aldara

Answered by a doctor

Does cryo freezing hurt? and how bad? (for me and everyone wondering about cryo-freezing vs aldara treatement for molluscum) I am a healthly male 26 I have 8 molluscum bumps on my pelvis and lower stomach. One is at the very base of the penis (but not on the penis, good thing I use condoms!!!) I...

by User avatar nopainplease18726

Pityriasis Rosea Surgery

Answered by a doctor

My brother is 20 years old which why I found it strange he got these symptoms. We have noticed rash that lasts for a weak already. He visited his doctor who diagnosed him with pityriasis rosea. I would like to know more about this condition. Is surgery required, because I have heard one friend of...

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painful finger blisters!

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on my middle finger on my right i periodically have these severly painful blisters that feel better after i pop them but they are so painful in doing so they almost make me faint. they are localized to only one finger and have never spread anywhere else but when i get them they are just so painful....

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