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.

I noticed these little bumps on my hands fingers and a few on my arm

Okay... I just got out of the hospital for bacterial meningitis and im going to the, hospital 3x a day for 5 more days... I noticed these little bumps on my hands fingers and a few on my arm... They do not itch or anything... Just want to know what this is... They had me on potassium and aclivar......

by aowens623 over a year ago

Some Questions abou Lipoma

Hi, i had multiple lipoma in my body which i have removed twice by doing surgery within 5 yrs. After the 2nd suregeory on Jan,08 there are still some lipoa in my body and some new are growing. i really feel uncomfortable with these. is there any medicine to cure or is there anything i can do to...

by Roktim over a year ago

To know about the medicine of scretch

I got the scretch mark in breast,how to be cure by using medicine.I am searching for over 2years.Kindly tell me i can't never forget it in my life.Regards,Rushree

by rushree over a year ago

Dry cracking skin that burns

hey, if your wondering, my whole body must be falling apart as I have put a topic on another area aswell hehe, anyway, the last few days my hands have been very dry and been cracking, I thought at first, hmmmm it's probably eczema so I thought, well I'll put some E45 cream on it, as I read on the...

by roryos49739 over a year ago

Treatment of Actinic Keratosis

My dermatologist has prescribed fluorouracil cream .5% for treatment of my actinic keratosis. As this is to be applied all over my face I understand that I will experience much discomfort and down-time. I also have rosacea and sun damage which he will treat afterwards with a photofacial treatment. I...

by laurenkd15612 over a year ago

Small (bump) blister on top of right middle finger...

Answered by a doctor

Senior citizen - has a blister (not watery) next to nail on top of right middle finger. On pin-prick, the blister on purging emits a CLEAR glue-like substance (for lack of better description - cheese that stretches on a pizza). After pin-prick draining, the clear slightly thick substance returns...

by Guest over a year ago

herbs for sensitive skin

I have always had sensitive skin. Any aggressive chemical problems cause a skin rash inflammation. I find that my skin does much better when I don't abuse it with cosmetics. When I do not use commercial products on my skin, there is no rash. However, my skin still feels dry and like it needs...

by annabel1936146367 over a year ago

My red nose

I have a red nose most of the time! Especially when I get cold but very red when I get hot!! It is always red and to touch it is usually cold even when I'm not cold or very hot!! And it is not dry skin because I have very oily skin!! I've seen some things about rhinophyma but most people with this...

by Abby over a year ago

Pityriasis rosea suffering

Answered by a doctor

I got P.R about 2 weeks now,this rashes covered up my whole body,and the spot are still occuring everyday, then it also comes out even to my lips!!! i dont know if this is usually happening if you have a P.R.., please help!!

by cris over a year ago

Swollen lip after stiches

Answered by a doctor

Hi, i had 6 stiches in my lip and two weeks ago they disolved but still i have a small lump but quite noticeable cuton my top lil has anyone any idea how long this will take to heal. Any answer would be much appreciated thanks Sean

by sean78 over a year ago