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.

itchy hands with bumps

Answered by a doctor

yesterday while I was at work, my hands started to itch, so, naturally I rubbed them and right in the pals of my hands, lil skin bumps started to appear and I see 3 lil bumps on my wrist, what do you think this could be

by Guest over a year ago

treatment for lichen planus pigmentesus????

suffering from lichen planus pigmentesus since feb’08. for short time applied steroid cream ( one month). thereafter applying tacrovate cream and sunscreen lotions. LPP is spread over neck, back of ears and very small spots over stomach and face. I s there any treatment and duration how long shall...

by mukti over a year ago

Single Red Bump on Knee About the Size of a Quarter...

This morning as I was getting ready I noticed a bump on my knee. It's generally not itchy, but it's about the size of a quarter and hard. It's also red. I'm terrified it's a spider bite or something like it.

by Guest over a year ago

I have a face swelling. Need help.

Answered by a doctor

i have a swelling coming up on the inside of my facial cheek. also my skin on my face and head seem to itch, especially when hot or cold extremes. it seems to get worse as the day progresses. any ideas.

by mazarowley over a year ago

Abcess under skin

Hello thought i would try this to relieve some stress...I had a lump right underarm,Got big as a walnut under skin,in about 4 days,I went to ER and they said it was probably infection and had to drain pus,ok did that gave me strong bacterial antibiotics,the next day it filled up again with I guess...

by rick fabela152262 over a year ago

herbs for fungal infections

I have a huge fungal infection on my feet. It probably came from the local swimming pool, but that is besides the point now. The focus is on solving the problem at this stage. I am looking for reliable information about herbs that can cure fungal infections. Can you help?

by giavani1958160826 over a year ago

but crack cut

i had a cut in my but crack lol for the last 3 weeks i have no idea how it got there or what its from nothing working to make it go away its red in my but crack area what should i do ????? what could it be ??? burning,itiches,bleeds a little help

by Guest over a year ago

Medication for my back

I dont have a memory foam mattress and I wash my sheets alot, I dont use any wash on my back because nothing works, so I just let it be and all this stuff just keeps coming... I'm sure there is some sort of strong medication I can put on my back that maybe som1 would know of?

by joshl83775 over a year ago

dermatology skin problem

I have been experiencing these terrible bumps on my face that resemble acne but im almost positive it is not. They are very itchy and at time they rupture in their own and ooze what looks to be pus. After it oozes for a while it will crust over in a yellow/browish looking scab, break and start...

by atrain over a year ago

"Bumps on inner Thighs?"

I have them and they are like bumps that bleed and sometimes with puss. They are truly disgusting. I am 15 and the best thing anyone should do is lose weight, and take long hot baths. Don't bust them! It only makes it worse... You can also try putting neosporin oneith band aids or with an...

by Guest over a year ago