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, itchy area in the public hair area in the crotch.

Hi! I've been obsessing over this irritation I have. First, I'm a young male and besides a few youthful indiscretions that occurred in the past (the last one being five years ago) I have no fooled around sex-wise. I noticed last week a red-like patch that was kind of itchy with tiny, flat-like,...

by AConfusedGuy23623 over a year ago

Red face, mild headach

I have been getting a red, flushed face with mild headaches for several months now. Not doing anything can happen while I am sitting at my computer, will last generally for a few hours and then it goes away. Almost always occurs late morning to early evening. Anyone know what this could be?...

by Guest over a year ago

does this sound like jock itch?could it afect my girlfriend?

Hi, a few weeks ago I got this itchy feeling in my groin but didnt think much of it, but now its turned into a red rash on the under side of my testicles and inner thighs, from what ive read on some web pages it sounds like jock itch but it doesnt really look like what ive seen in pictures... it is...

by Alfredo7529 over a year ago

Small cluster of bumps on stomach

So I went out drinking on Thursday night and got quite drunk, the next day I woke up and have a penny sized cluster on bumps on my stomach. They don't itch or hurt, but I can feel that they are there and also look pretty gross. What is this and do I need to see a doctor?!

by 112034443 over a year ago

molluscum

i was just diagnosed iwth this yesterday. i have been with my bf for 8 months and he read online that it takes 6 months after ksin to skin contact to show signs of this virus. so now he thinks i cheated on him! please help me find some facts to show him, because im desperate. i need his support...

by Guest over a year ago

WATER BLISTERS

I am wondering, I have 2 girls, 8 and 6, both have been breaking out in water blisters on the legs, arm and hands and neck. When they break they look like it could leave a scar. I am wondering if this is coming from a swiming pool, or a running river that they swim in when we are camping. donna

by DONNAdawe over a year ago

Spots, but not quite!

Hi Every time I am due on a period I get one or two large spots on my face. However, these aren't like pimples, these are large, solid, sore and very painful. They don't form a head and normally take about a month to go down and are more like lumps. They normally occur in the same place i.e....

by Debbie over a year ago

Belly button piercing

Hi, I had my belly button pierced eight years ago. Four years ago I had a baby and took it out. Years later it still occasionally getting irritated and pushes dead skin out. It's been four years and there is still a bit of an opening at the bottom. Is this normal? How long should this take to...

by paholtens over a year ago

diagnosed with mono

I am a 16 yr old girl and I have been diagnosed with mono. I'm very scared that I won't be able to kiss or have any relations or even have a child with out infecting that person or a future child. is this true. will i infect someone if i have already recovered?

by ........ over a year ago

swollen lips / burst vessels?

Answered by a doctor

okay, so my lip was being bit and pulled on, and now it looks like i've had botox. When look on the inside of my lips, it looks like the blood has been brought to the surface, or something has burst. What can I used to make this go away?

by Guest over a year ago