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.

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 Melanie over a year ago

Biotin has cosmetic benefits

Answered by a doctor

I've been pretty active in different discussion forums particular on topics about skin and hair. I've heard a lot about biotin as a supplement that helps promote healthy skin hair and nails. I did a little research about biotin and found out that it's actually vitamin H which is an important part of...

by Guest over a year ago

Can I apply garlic and apple cider vinegar as a remedies for butt cracks?

WHAT CAUSES BUTT CRACKS - CRACKS BETWEEN THE BUMS OR BUTT. ITS LIKE A SLIT ON THE UPPER PART OF THE BUTTS TOWARDS THE BACK BONE. IS THERE A REMEDY TO THIS. SOMEONE SUGGESTED THE USE OF GARLIC AND APPLE CIDER VINEGAR. COULD THIS BE A REMEDY?

by MDARA MBABVU over a year ago

Neck burned skin which became black

My neck from the back was dark so i went to a dr and she gave me 3 creams to use at the same time and i used them for few days my neck burned and became red and i couldnt touch it so i stopped the creams now it became BLACK! Like completely black and the skin is thick i feel embarrassed i cant tie...

by As27 over a year ago

Tca peel on upper lip line

I have seen that some dark spots generated across the upper lipline area including the upper lip.So i decided to do a chemical peel that is tca 15% after peeling that has no effect at all so that i decided to do 25%.After the peeling those black spots faded and it seemed that i got my desired...

by basusubhadeep9363830 over a year ago

Numbness, tingling in finger and discolored

Ring finger numbness & tingling. On inside of finger was blue, not swollen. Exercised it and the numbness and discoloration went away within the hour. I did not bang it. What could it be.

by Guest over a year ago

Can acupuncture help for someone diagnosed with psoriasis?

Hello, I’ve been diagnosed with psoriasis more than five years ago and despite being on regular Enbrel treatment, I’m going through a pretty bad flare up and I’m looking if any of the alternative treatments might help to ease it down at least a bit. As far as acupuncture is concerned, the two...

by Guest over a year ago

Big Black Bleeding things right on the bottom of my belly where it rubs on my groin area

I have these big black things right on the bottom of my belly where it rubs on my groin area. they bleed withdark red blobs and they hurt like hell if I put any pressure on them Ive had them for maybe 2 weeks now as of (2/28/18) Ive tried looking it up its either Staph, Boils, or Ingrown hairs. Any...

by ThunderMS34363626 over a year ago

In-grown toenail and it started to detach. When will it grow again?

hi I’m Jemma. I had my right ingrown toenail done about 2 months ago. All was going good, no pain. When I noticed that the bottom of the nail was starting to detach. I know that it’s going to fall off. But when it does I was just wondering. Will it grow back? And if so how long does it take to...

by Guest over a year ago

i developed body itching, burning sensation and redness and sometimes small bumps

Answered by a doctor

Hi, i moved to a cold weather place 6 months back. I have noticed that whenever i get nervous, or cycle or get into a place where there are room heaters turned on, i develop body itching,burning sensation and redness and sometimes small bumps.But this lasts only for few minutes and then i am...

by pb2807 over a year ago