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.

natural cure fever blister

I have this horrible fever blister on my lip and I can't wait for it to go away. Apart from the fact that I feel and look terrible because I have been sick for the last week, I also have this unsightly fever blister! When I am traveling to work, I can't help but think everyone is looking at my fever...

by brittany_154332154332 over a year ago

Radiance Calcuim Deposits

HI- I had Radiance two days ago to help wiht facial scarring. The injected area is now red, swollen, and some bruising (around eye). It appears from everything I've read. The raised area has small whiteheads and when I squeeze them, a liquid comes out. I've had acne for many years, but have not had...

by BETSYWV over a year ago

smalll water blisters on my arms but they dont itch or hurt

I have been noticing a lot of small water blisters on my arms, i have a lot of tattos could it just be the skin reacting to them? They dont hurt or itch it just seems that they apppear more in the heat i was just wondering if anybody knew what they were.

by Guest over a year ago

hard spot on foot

I have a hard dark bump on the top of my left foot that has been there for a while now probably less then a year. I went to dr & they gave me hyrocortizone cream & said if it doesnt clear to see a dermatologist. When I first noticed it didnt think anything of it but now i'm concerned...

by Guest over a year ago

Any solution for swollen forehead

Hie ! ....... Few years a ago , my forehead struck with an edge of door and it get swollen up , .......... and it looks sooo weird according to me.So , is there any , any sort of solution for it ...... whatever it takes ....... like , surgeries etc etc ....... plz , thanx .

by Guest over a year ago

Skin disorder 7 year old

My elder son is 7 years old.From the very young age he suffers a strange disorder of the skin.In summers specially the skin of his back becomes extremely dry and he suffers from iching ,rash,redness and pain.Skin specialist have given him allergic medications ,candid powder,nycil poder ,calamine...

by dear_sutapa2006@rediffmai over a year ago

Broccoli Protect Skin From UV Radiation

Broccoli has many health benefits but new study found that it also may help to protect skin from sun damage. Scientists found that one of the compounds of broccoli – sulforaphane, helps in reducing redness on skin and inflammation that are caused by UV radiation. Sunburns are related to higher...

by lucky29 over a year ago

swollen hand

hi i got advise from u guys.. i got swollen hand once every year .. this year it more worse and took 5 days.....but still swollen at left hand and all fingers.....i seek two times at company clinic. first they give me pain killer.........but second doctor give me amoxycillin 2 caps/3times a...

by thuya over a year ago

Lump on face under the skin

Answered by a doctor

I have a small lump under the skin next to my eye. It's hard like bone and about the size of my pinky fingernail. I noticed it about 3 weeks ago. I kept getting headaches around my temples and underneath my eyes. What could this be?

by drewbcool over a year ago

Recurrent fungal infections post-trauma

Hello all, I had a severe accident about two years ago that involved me to learn how to walk and talk again and spent a long time in a hospital. But this is not the reason for my post. Time, with diet and exercise I have improved greatly. I have no health insurance and no proper income after the...

by Axic181867 over a year ago