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.

red spotson chest

hi,,i am 22 and lately every summer i go in the sun i get these red bumps all over my chest...before i got them all over my back too,,it is very annoying beacause when i go to the beach i have to leave my top on,,what could this be?????

by dangman over a year ago

Hot flushed face

I get hot flushed face and neck all the time. Sometimes it gets so hot it chaps. It scares me me because i don't know if this is normal. It can last up to a few days then goes away as fast as it comes. Someone have some advise. I keep wet cold wash cloths on my face to cool me down and it helps...

by Guest over a year ago

side effects of rush

Hi, folks. My sister in law developed yesterday a skin rash. She hasn’t been to a doctor yet. I am not sure why she hasn’t done this. I am afraid this rash could lead to some side effects. Can anyone tell me which ones those are? I am not a medical expert and I would appreciate opinions...

by sigismondo691163037 over a year ago

rashes on torso!

I'm a 15, nearly 16, year old female. For the past couple of months - maybe a year; I've bene getting blotches (rashes?) on the torso area underneath where my breasts stop, but the rashes are maybe 6cm away from the breasts. I'm a little worried, the rashes come and go, but a few...

by Guest over a year ago

Dirt near pubic area

I've recently gained weight and have always used powder between my legs. Sometimes at the end of the day the crevice between my legs and vagina itches (where my panties are). When I scratch it, normal reaction, it looks like I just scratched dirt off of my skin. Also, I have noticed that the area...

by Guest over a year ago

might i have a tumor

i had this little bump on my inner thigh it got bigger and full if liquid it was really painfull i popped it but then i noticed that the area around it is a little swollen and stiff any idea what it might be i have very little time between school and work to go to a doctor so im hoping someone can...

by Guest over a year ago

blisters and swelling on lips after waxing

Answered by a doctor

After years of no reaction after lip waxing, I have now developed swollen lips and tons of water blisters all over my upper lip and down through my chin area. I have iced and put aloe vera on all day, but he water blisters keep returning as does tightness and some pain, burning. Any suggestions to...

by Guest over a year ago

i had a boil on side of face used heat compress and day deep sore is it std? scratch from cat? hormo

Answered by a doctor

i dont know what i have , im scared i have no income husband abandoned me and i need an answer and help i had unprotected sex and had a facial boil appear then become open sore and huge. i also have for years problems with menstrual cycle they put me on prednisone and something to bring my period...

by adam over a year ago

effect of butterfly rush

Hi, I am 17 years girl, have red colour around my nose and also my toes are red and looks swollen. the results of testing showed negative and my doctor said it is unlikely, I like to know the effect of butterfly rush on my life, and how sever will it be ass I grow older.

by afrazy over a year ago

Small painful lump on each side of my head right near my temple

Answered by a doctor

I'm 16 and have one singular small painful if touched on both sides of my head just above my temple. I've also noticed visible enlarged vein on both sides of my forehead near the lumps I don't usually get headaches unless I don't get my the regular amounts of daily caffeine. They don't really both...

by Guest over a year ago