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.

Perianal abscess - a question.

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Hello 2 days ago I recently found out that when I sat down my butt really hurted. I examined it and found out what it was. I found out that I had a Perianal abscess. And I would like to know more about Perianal abscesses. + there is one more thing, will this ''lump'' disappear with the time?...

by KarlE38658 over a year ago

What exactly are Boils? And is their anything you can do to get arid of them?

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My friend never really wears anything shorter than shorts, like no bathing suit or anything... she finallt told me that she has boils, she was embarrased and started to cry so I didnt really ask her about them I just tryed to comfort her, is their any advise I can giver her or is their anything she...

by kaylamiller38577 over a year ago

pyoderma gang. lesion on abdomen, treated prednisone and cip

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Male,64 yo, 40 year illeostomy, psc patient, current abdomen lesion that has been prescribed cipro and 6 wk taper prednison. Lesion improved 80% and then regressed rapidly . End of prednisone and now dr. (surgeon) wants repeat of prednisone or remicide and we can not afford the remicide. Is...

by Guest over a year ago

illness reflected in the nails.

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Hello: I have a two black small lines in my right hand nail, they look like an splint, probably they are a sign a that I a suffering some kind of poisoning , or probably an illness. Somebody tell me what is the name of the medicine that specializes in this field . I will appreciate any information....

by Antonio over a year ago

How to get rid of facial ingrown hair

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I have some bad facial bumps cause by ingrown hair I think I might have irritated them by squeezing them and even tried picking out the hair, so alot of the times it leaves my face sore and full with black spots. Can you please tell me how best can I treat this problem, and do you think proactiv...

by Horace over a year ago

chronic idiopathic urticaria

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Hi ,my name is Lesley,and Ihave suffered with this condition for about seven years,I am still on a awful lot of medication,predlisolone,telfast,doxipin,could ther be any new drugs available,and if there is could you let me know.thank you fore your time. ps I have triedthe main cemo ones but to no...

by teaguelesley@activemail.c over a year ago

Cradle Cap rash

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For a few months now my scalp has been flaking badly (parts of my scalp are white and I can feel the scaly build up) and the top of my left ear is irritated and the skin is flaking. At first I thought I was having an reaction to my shampoo. I switched brands and the issue persisted. I even tried...

by pathfinder310 over a year ago

hard little bumps inside bottom lip of my mouth

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ive had these little bumps inside my bottom lip for a few months and they seem to be spreading across the whole of my botom lip. they're not sore but they do give me a little discomfort every now and again. im 21 and slightly worried what this could be. any help and advice would be welcomed. ta :!:...

by ironclad34927 over a year ago

abscess for a year

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dear sir, i here by iam dayanandamurthy i would like inform you. my questions below said 1 how do cause abcess? 2 i was trement with doctor for abcess? after i take medicine of ciplox-TZ along with Combiflam painkiller, reduces pain and cures. alternate months again& again...

by Dayanandamurthy over a year ago

Scabies? ***Photo

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I think I have scabies. Not really sure how they got there - but all the research I have done leads to this rash I have on my upper theighs & scrotum. Please view the link below and let me know your thoughts. thanks. www.RDPphotography.com/scabs.jpg

by Guest over a year ago