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.

Sunscreen isn’t enough to save your skin

Health experts and dermatologists say that many people are mistaken and have little knowledge about the sun protecting factors. They report that many people don’t know the difference between a "sunscreen" and a "sunblock". This ignorance may be fatal and efforts should be made...

by Danny over a year ago

Dark spot left from psoriasis, how can I remove it?

Hi, I haven’t had any major skin problems in the past, but after I got really bad strep throat infection last winter I developed guttate psoriasis. I was probably prone to psoriasis in the first place, but that guttate breakout was really horrible. I was on steroids topical for 3 months and had...

by Guest over a year ago

red Circle kinda white greasy look in middle on groin

Hello not to long ago i found this red rashy kinda mark on my groin. Its about 1 inch maybe smaller.its kinda red but has white in the middle. From what i remember it appeard once i started to shave my pubs down there,Im thinking it may be a rash from doing that but im not to sure. If you have any...

by lingweno19647 over a year ago

diagnosis for Peeling hands and fingers

oI see a lot of people have this condition. It has just recently happen to me within the last week or so.No blistering or anything just the skin just begins to peel. it is all over my fingers front and back as well as my palm but not on the reverse side. It is not itchy. I just think it...

by katbat over a year ago

folliculitus for almost 12 years, no one told me what it was until recently

I am almost 30 years old. I have had what I called a skin condition for 12-13 years. I had been to several dermatologists and they couldn't tell me what it was, I have been to several general practitioners and they couldn't tell me, one endrochronologist (s) who thought it was an allergy to wheat,...

by frv2919969 over a year ago

Severe itching on arms

I have severe itching on my arms. I have psoriasis and am currently on Enbrel and methotrexate injections. I also have hypothyroid and am taking synthroid for that. My itching is so severe I cannot get any sleep at night. I have taken, Allegra, Claritin and Benadryl. Nothing seems to help. Do...

by mnmdenning161881 over a year ago

dermatographism

About 9 months ago I noticed that I started having unexplained allergic reactions. I went to the emergency room several times because it caused severe pain and discomfort. About 7 months ago I noticed that I could use my finger to write on my stomach, arms, legs, and even face and the area written...

by kratorix40083 over a year ago

tiny grayish white water filled spots on face in shaving area

Answered by a doctor

I have a rash that has been spreading on my face on the areas where I shave. They appear to be grayish white water filled spots that are more pronounced after shaving and seem to dry up during the day and peel, I then apply a moisturizing cream to help hide them throughout the day. Could this be...

by td1nh over a year ago

Finger tips peeling

This condition started about 5 years ago. Many times throughout the year, my skin on my finger tips, primarily my thumb and pointer finger gets very tough and after a day or so, the skin begins to peel, and raw skin remains. I have tried every cream from a derm. It helps ease the dryness and...

by trembljj52019 over a year ago