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.

Brown Stain/Streak under lower Lip

I have this brown streak under my lower lip. Its like a line, it looks like another lip. My friend said its a skin stain and it happened because I bit that same area too much. It wont go away. Anyone else had or have a similar streak?

by Guest over a year ago

Very Swollen lips

Answered by a doctor

Hi. I have aproblem with my lips they have been swollen for over a year. When I was young I used to pick them for about 3-4 years. Then i stopped about a year and a half ago. And they are over their normal size becaus ethey are probably swollen. What can i do to make them thinner or shrink them in...

by dandaly6712627 over a year ago

Psoriasis

My wife has had Psoriasis for some thirty years, she has been reciving cortizon shots for all of that time. She now has lumps in her legs with a lot of pain is this a side affect of the shots. If so what can she do to correct the problem.

by Jo Ann Gilbert over a year ago

bruising on hamstring 5 months post hip revision surgery

Five months ago I had my 3rd hip revision of the acetabular component from a total hip received in 1984 when I was 29.The total hip was for post Legg Calves Perthes disorder and later osteoarthritis. I have a large 4 inch diameter bruise behind my knee on hamstring. Appeared for no reason along with...

by ann over a year ago

Brownish spots on my legs!!

Answered by a doctor

I have this brownish spot since i was a kid.. Because of insects bites and it is so very itchy ill scratch it everytime.. Today i cant even wear dress or short shorts.. I even use exfoliating soap but nothing happen.. Please how to get rid of this

by Kathy over a year ago

My vagina is kinda splitting. Could this be a yeast infectio

This only happens on the inner walls of my vagina, kind of on the lips. It's bizarre. My mom has a yeast infection, and we only have one bathroom, so is it possible I could have gotten it from her, and thats what causing it? I don't know what else it could be. I've had a pap test recently as well,...

by Kendils over a year ago

Dry, itchy, blistering pus, or painful red spots on skin?

Hi, I'm Archie. I had minor impetigo before on my hands and want to help others in learning about this infection. Do you think you or someone you know have impetigo? A contagious skin infection caused by staphylococcus and/or streptococcus bacteria. SYMPTOMS Identifying impetigo may include...

by Archie over a year ago

reoccurring cysts

Hello. I have had a problem with reoccurring cysts, that get so big and painful that I have to have them lanced and packed. I have had about 8 cysts around my tailbone area and lower, in the past 5 years. Most of them come back in the same location over and over. My question is, why do they keep...

by P.G.E over a year ago

lip swelling

Answered by a doctor

%-) last night my right upper lip began to swell. this morning the swelling has spread to my cheek and I feel dicomfort on the right side of the lower lobe if my nose. I have taken two Benadryl. What else can I do.? I will be prerforming on stage Saturday night.

by HARDYBAR55061 over a year ago

repetitive dead peeling flaking skin on palms only

My wife has been dealing with this issue almost 15 years. The skin on on her outside palm" pinky finger side " and towards the inner has been in need of treatment but not sure on how or what.. The condition comes and goes but worsens with the dry winter weather. She has been treatin it with...

by JasIrw337547 over a year ago