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.

swollen lump on inner thigh

I have a lump on my inner thigh and it is hard red and purple and blue. It hurts when I walk. I keep gettin them in the same area, they ususally take 3 months to go away on their own. What can I do to relieve the pain and swolleness and what can I do to make them go away faster and what can I do to...

by smurfymom11507 over a year ago

Skin on both legs turning blackish from ankle to about six inches above the ankle

I am 55, had spinal fusion in 2003 and contracted MRSA in the hospital, in 2005 they removed all the titanium they could, left a couple of pins from the cage in my spine, I didn't get rid of MRSA until 2007. I have had health problems ever since, the latest is now the skin on both of my legs from...

by Guest over a year ago

keep getting a really sore face and scalp but i have took away all normal creams etc

hi all i went to see my doctor this week about my face going really red and sore. i first thought it was my cream at first so i tested when i used it and the same for other products. i really cant find a pattern or product. I have never had problems with my skin or scalp before so im really...

by wilsonc03 over a year ago

Numb acing hands and feet.

I have numb hand palms that burn and is a tad swollen. Now a week down the line the soles of my feet has also started. I was told its shingles.. but on my recurtch it does not look the same as i dont have blisters or open sores. Karien South Africa

by Guest over a year ago

Random lip swelling- help!

Answered by a doctor

The left side of my bottom lip swelled randomly yesterday, and it hasn't gone away-- it's actually gotten worse overnight. This all started about two nights ago. I have had pimples (I think they were, they may not have been) on my chin and there was one big one that had been bothering me, so I...

by DaniH over a year ago

Burning LUMPS IN BOTH HANDS

I am a 44 male insulin diabetic. I have lumps in both palms of my hands that are burning and continue to grow. The lumps are not getting sma;;er and are beginning to burn with more intense pain. **edited by moderator**emails not allowed**

by Guest over a year ago

Severe Psoriasis Sufferers at Risk of Heart Attacks

Psoriasis is a debilitating chronic skin disease that causes itchy, painful patches of thick, red, scaly skin. The disease can take a mild or a severe form although there are no definitions of what would make a severe psoriasis. In the US, around 100,000 Americans have 10% or more of their skin...

by Danny over a year ago

Is Tinefcon for treating psoriasis available outside Australia?

Hi, I recently read about someone’s experience who had a complete clearing of scalp psoriasis using Tinefcon which is supposed to be a herbal remedy available in Australia. Since I’ve been fighting with spreading psoriasis patches for years, I finally decided to give it a try. My skin did begin...

by Guest over a year ago

Stomach Pain , Nausea, Fever after eating

Answered by a doctor

Hi, Since morning breakfast (10:52 pm right now) I am feeling pain in my stomach. In fact, as soon as I intake food and when the food reaches stomach, pain starts. I am also feeling to vomit after eating or even after drinking water. Yes, drinking water is also causing pain & nausea. Since...

by johnnyjet292112 over a year ago

Does Cellulite hurt?

am 32 and am morbidly obese, I have recently lost 20 pounds and I exercise most days of the week, I have noticed painful lumps on my hip area, going down to my buttock area, they are tender to the touch they are different sizes from a pea size to large grape size. One such lump is extremely painful...

by Guest over a year ago