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.

burning in the face after disoder

Dear Sirs/Madam, I am 47 year-old man. Two years ago, after drinking some wishky, I found a small cicrle of burn in the skin just below my mouth. It become dark, and appeared about 10 months after . Two months ago, after eating some Thai soup in a stall, I got stomat-ache and the circle of burn...

by Phan Minh Tuan over a year ago

my skin

my skin has red bumps on it but it is not chicken pox.It is very itchy and when I where pant it rubs againest the pant and skin peels off.I don't know what it is my doctor says it is stress.what should I do.

by Guest over a year ago

broken skin

Hello I'm 19 years old and i was wondering what causes the broken skin, it seemed like when i gained some weight and lost it happened, its like white lines under my shoulder or behind my legs, some people tell me it can be fixed by drinking allot of water but i was wondering if there is anything...

by kia over a year ago

my lips is peeling

Answered by a doctor

my lips have been peeling for the past 2month now and i dont know if its clould be a symptom of pregnancy.i dont want to go to a doctor because i`m scared and i dont want my parent to know about these.pls i hope you will be able to help

by Guest over a year ago

Does constant picking of psoriasis patches causes flare-ups?

My younger brother has been diagnosed with psoriasis three months ago, and since most of his psoriasis patches are on his elbows and arms they’re in his reach for him to pick the flaking skin. He’s only 11 and it’s hard to stop him from picking the patches, despite we do our best to make sure...

by Guest over a year ago

Angioedema, I am diagnosed

I have diagnosed with angioedema. i have noticed that it goes away with wearing red colors and eating pumpkins. i used to have severe attacks of angioedema, and none of the medication work on me. did anyone else try to treat themselves by colors? and how colors may help treating angio?

by Guest over a year ago

i think i have what you describe as angioedema.

i believe that is what i have, but am unsure. generally, my bottom lip swells on the inside edge. i cannot link this to any specific food, but i'll often have intense burning when eating something spicy and then notice the swelling later. last night, i felt the burning when eating gazpacho, which...

by alisonblu45121 over a year ago

Laser mole removal & tanning

Answered by a doctor

I want to remove a big mole on my back, laser procedure, is there a possibility for bad healing afterwards? What's the price for a laser removal? Any reasons to why I should not do it with a laser? Also, my wedding is in a month and I want to go tanning, is it ok for me to do so or is it a big risk...

by oxi over a year ago

Ringworm, Jock Itch, Athlete's foot, I don't really know...

I know, I should visit a doctor, however I've been getting some really annoying itches, and I would like some prior knowledge before I go. Several years ago, a strange circular rash appeared on my middle knuckle and itched ALOT. It kept coming and going, and coming, and going... until it ceased...

by Guest over a year ago

what should i do?

I seem to have frecle size red spots all down the front of my legs and now the tops of my feet. they appear like little blood spots. There is an itch. I mention to my DR. She ignored it like it was nothing ?????? It concerns me that it may be the for runner of some other thing.

by Guest over a year ago