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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.

What are the symptoms of fungal folliculitis?

Answered by a doctor

My child is 7 years old and there are some problems with his head skin. It looks like some red areas that are slowly spreading. We are going to dermatologist next week, but I am sure that it is fungal folliculitis we are talking about here. Can you tell me about the symptoms of the fungal...

by User avatar maxy17959771

folliculitis hot tub

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I’ve got some rash all over my legs which turned out to be hot tub folliculitis. I went to see my physician and he gave me ciprofloxacin. Maybe it is early nut I don’t see any changes. It is very annoying. It seems I picked up infection at work. I am showering there everyday. At least my...

by User avatar Guest

Is there an alternative treatment for scalp folliculitis?

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I have scalp folliculitis. I want to remove them somehow. Friend told me that hair removal laser treatment is the best way to do that. But I don’t want to go to it. I would try with acupuncture maybe or some other alternative ways? So, does anybody know is there an alternative treatment for...

by User avatar creight89861163

FOLLICULITIS

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I HAD ONE PIMPLE. DOES THAT MEAN IT IS FOLLICULITIS? I HAD SHAVED 2 DAYS AGO AND I GOT ONE PIMPLE N IT WAS RIGHT ON WHERE ONE HAIR COMES OUT AND I HAD SEXUAL INTERCOURSE AND THE PIMPLE IS GONE.

by User avatar Guest

Is fungal folliculitis related to immune system?

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I have 7 years old boy and unfortunately, it looks like there is no illness that did not attack him. Recently he has been under flu for almost two weeks and after that he got some fungal infection – folliculitis. Is this condition related to immune system? I guess he has been very weak because...

by User avatar joli31859769

Palms chronically Peeling after every shower.

this is getting to be a problem. I've had this for about a year but it never bothered me until now. My hands peel after every shower. its like the water lifts the top layer of my skin and kills it. It eventually dries and ends up feeling like callouses. Its really embarrassing shaking someones hand...

by User avatar bobthebuilder74322

What kind of fungus causes fungal folliculitis?

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I have fungal folliculitis. My doctor prescribed to me some medication and I hope it will pass away very soon. But I was surprised when I heard that I have fungal folliculitis. I know that folliculitis can be bacterial. Can somebody tell me what kind of fungus causes fungal folliculitis?

by User avatar onofredo49888

folliculitis

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Hello. I'm 20 year old male and just recently I have decided to shave my genital region because hear was to big and started to bother me and my girlfriend, who has also suggested me to do this. So, I did it and first effect was great. It looked neat and tidy and I was happy with general look but...

by User avatar Guest

wHAT CAUSES Folliculitis?

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Hi! I have been told that I have folliculitis. What is cause of folliculitis? I every day shave. My doctor said to me that shaving aggravates condition. If you know something about this please tell me.

by User avatar behney2460

how to deal with a herpes? I am currently waiting for a blood work to see is that a herpes 2 or 1

Hi I had a blister near my anal I thought it was just a sore from being over weight and sweating and my underwear rubbing but I went too the doctor and cane back as herpes 2 I don't know if I had it before or what but they took a sample from the blister but before I knew I had herpes I would get...

by User avatar MsAshP1