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.

a fluid retention consistent with a high sodium consumption

I've recently stopped drinking distilled liquors but it has resulted in an increase in my wine consumption. I now seem do be having a fluid retention consistent with a high sodium consumption. Is this a direct cause and effect. My edema is now noticeable.

by Guest over a year ago

Bruising becoming worse

Answered by a doctor

Now I have always been an easy bruiser but it wasn't until recently that it has become worst. I started telling myself its because I have recently lost weight and my body maybe more sensitive. But today my boyfriend and I were just play fighting and he didn't even touch anywhere near my...

by Guest over a year ago

Question about lipoma Surgery procedure?

I have to get three Lipomas removed from my left arm. They are small in size (approx the size of a pea). What stitches will I have? Do they have to cut deep into the arm? Will I have 2 layered stitches (internal and external). Thank You Angela

by Guest over a year ago

My sons have problem with alopecia

My son is alopecia patient for 9 years he was 4 years when it has started now is hairs totally lost only in face he has .. Can you help him ....? And other question my younger son start eyelash fall down from one yes about one month can you tell me it is alopecia problems also ... Kind regards

by Guest over a year ago

red spots on leg and pelvis region

Later tonight i looked at my legs and they had about 10 spots on them i looked closer around my croutch area and theres a big rash on each side of the pelvis reagion i look at my stomach and it has a few red spots i have bad dry coffing and everytime i do it makes me hiccup ive been diagnosed with...

by Guest over a year ago

What are the best scalp psoriasis shampoo brands?

Hi, my mom has been suffering from psoriasis for years now and so far the psoriasis lesions were located only on her back and forearms. But, for the last few months there are several spots on her scalp and we’re trying to figure out what is the best shampoo for her to use. Her dermatologist did...

by Julie over a year ago

Diagnosed with psoriasis and getting tired of constant itching and burning

I’ve been diagnosed with plaque psoriasis three years ago and ever since then my life would be unimaginable without constant moisturizing and steroids. I have a pretty big and bad patch on my back that seems to be constantly in flare-up: it itches and burns 24/7 and seems to be spreading, no...

by Guest over a year ago

SKIN PROBLEMS THAT CANNOT BE SOLVED

I have a friend who has developed big sores on her skin. They start out very small speks and then develop into big sores. She has these on her arms and upper back. The doctors are unable to make a diagnosis. They are painful on the arms but not on the back. It started out that the doctors...

by Guest over a year ago

Bumps on my neck

So I have these bumps on my neck and they won't pop so they aren't pimples. They are red but don't itch or hurt. I had the first show up on the back of my neck a few weeks age and the second show up yesterday. It's on the side of my neck. Any ideas?

by Bahorich over a year ago

vitiligo mystic tan

Have any people tried a mystic tan from a tanning booth to cover up their vitiligo? I'm under the impression that it might well work to cover vitiligo, but it ain't exactly cheap, so I'd like to hear whether there's people who've already done this so I don't give money for no reason, if you know...

by mellie372146267 over a year ago