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.

lip swelling

Answered by a doctor

hi. the problem is that every few weeks my lips swell up and the whole area around them goes red. they feel very dry and this really hurts. i can't even open my mouth without being in pain. what causes this and how can i fix it?

by Guest over a year ago

My skin is thin and it splits, any tips?

Hi, i’m 34 years old female and over the last few months the skin on my hands and feet seems as though it became very thin and flakey. On my fingers it literally splits and hurts unless it’s constantly moisturized. I can’t really afford to see a dermatologist right now, so I’m hoping to get...

by Guest over a year ago

Red large Bump on my chin

I have this bump on the bottom on my chin .... And it's red and it hurts alot when I touch it. ........ And it's on the bottom so it looks like I have two chins. :( I don't think it's a white head. Becausen there's no head. And it's been a few days ..... That's what I thought at first but...

by What is this? over a year ago

herbs for mrsa

I am going to hospital for minor surgery next week. My friend, who is a registered nurse, has been warning me about MRSA and I am now very worried. I feel I should prepare myself and do something against MRSA if that is possible. Are there any herbs that can prevent transmission of MRSA?

by adriane1644172970 over a year ago

queries about neuromatosis

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by abhya modwal91340 over a year ago

Skin on hand shrinks

Hi, I have a problem with my skin on my hand for say 3 to 4 months.When I come in contact with water for say even 15 mins,the skin on my hand shrinks and gets wrinkled.In the process part of skin begins to peel of especially on the fingers.I went to a dermatologist and he prescribed some steroid...

by freddybryant92237 over a year ago

stretch mark like marks on back

i have stretch mark like marks on my back. ive never been over wight or anything and im sort of scared. i have some on my upper arms as well. these have appeared over the last 2 years and i have just started to realize them. i do have acne on my back, could acne cause this sort of thing?

by incubus25734264 over a year ago

my thighs

my thighs get these bumps and they start off red and hurt if i touch them ..and sometimes i guess they scar up and are black. my inner thighs look horrible! is it because of my weight? that my legs rubbing to gether ?? and if it is because of that if i lose weight will i help ? this never happend...

by joanna09917421 over a year ago

I have a bump under my skin around my anus

Answered by a doctor

I have a small ball bump on the outside and something it goes on the inside of my anus but it's not like a pimple it's under the skin it doesn't hurt to sit or to use the restroom it only hurts when I touch it... Can someone please help

by Afraid over a year ago

Unexplainable painful spots on legs

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H, wondered if anyone can help me. For a while now I have been getting these painful spots, that could be mistaken for bites. They are very red and have puss in them, but extremely hard to squeeze and unusually sore. I have never suffered with teenage spots, and have ruled out ingrowing hairs...

by Guest over a year ago