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.

possible skin problem infection?

hi. I am a student working as an assistant teacher in kindergarden (sp?). it 's been more than a week since i started to work, and had this peeling fingers on both my right thumb and right index finger. i had it the next day after one of the kids asked for a plaster on her finger and i touched the...

by nhmizh274949 over a year ago

small bumps in the same area of the back

I have two small lumps in the same area on my back and when I squeeze a substance that is white and pasty is extracted. However, within 24 hours the lumps return. I've had these for a couple of years and just curious if anyone knows what they could be.

by rog over a year ago

Frequency of Aquagenic pruritus in polycytemia vera?

Hi there! Currently I am doing some research into the pathology of Aquagenic pruritus and and how often certain potential consequences of Aquagenic pruritus materialize. So what is the frequency of Aquagenic pruritus in polycytemia vera? Have any studies been conducted on the matter? I'd like to...

by nickola1641181576 over a year ago

Is this mastocytosis?

I have a first cousin with mastocytosis. I have redness and pain if pressure is applied to my skin. If I wear tight or snug clothing I have pain(and nausea if it is near my mid section.) These symptoms are better if I take antihistamines. Having a blood pressure reading or a mammogram are very...

by Guest over a year ago

Recently diagnosed foliculitis have had complications

Three weeks ago I was diagnosed with foliculitis. First time and out of The blue had blisters show up all over my left side from my waist down. Had six large spots that got really infected have been on two different types of antibiotics. During all this I have had severe pain in my muscles and...

by ChrWimLar331420 over a year ago

skin peeling from hands

I do have execma. It seems like I get them heeled and then they bust back open and some of the skin is peeling off. They are sore also. I got some prescription cream from the Dr. Is there anything else I can do. I need my hands for everything I do.

by Guest over a year ago

bump won't go away in the crease of leg at panty line

I recently noticed a tag like bump near the crease of my leg at my panty line. it's not painful,and i attempted to pop it thinking it was a pimple,but it only bleeds. not sure what this is,but it won't go away. just wondering if it could be anything bad or what i can do to make it go away. It popped...

by dukebluebaby07146843 over a year ago

swollen glands & red spots with clear watery puss

I slept for 16 hours both saturday and sunday night thinking that i was catching a cold... i was shivering and couldn't get warmed up. Then on Monday i woke up with horrible red sores on my skin (arms, chest, back and face and head). I went to the doctor and he said it probably wasn't chicken pox...

by Guest over a year ago

How to boost your thermoregulating system

Dear Doctor, I read on Steady Health.com that the thermoregulating system is a very omportant system. I agree, and in my opinion a lot of sustainable problems are caused by 50% functioning thermoregulating systems. A lot of people are always feeling warm or cold. What is the top-3 of actions I can...

by Guest over a year ago

mollusca

I was diagnosed with mollusca about two weeks ago and it is really leaving me depressed. I read about it and found out that it will go away in a couple of years. I am going on vacation in August and I feel like this would really make my vacation depressing. Is there any way I could get a treatment...

by amelia over a year ago