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 raised sores on my arms with white lines running to them

i have these sores on my arms that I cannot get rid of and many doctor and dermatologist visits are to no avail. They started out weeks ago as what I thought were some type of bug bite because the itching was insane, mainly at night. I thought I would lose my mind. I kept t getting...

by JAS over a year ago

Awful Stretch Marks in teens! I have them on both sides of my hips

Heya! I'm a 15 years old. I have got stretch marks on both sides of my hip. It's really frustrating. What shall I do? Do these teenage strechmarks last for a lifetime? Please help!!!

by Warrior_Princess008 over a year ago

I started having intermittent tingling sensation on the corner of my left lip. Could it be a herpes?

Answered by a doctor

I started having intermittent tingling sensation on the corner of my left lip. It lasted for about a week. Getting less painful as the day progresses. Then it's gone. After that, I experienced another intermittent tingling sensation on the right corner of my lip. A few days after, it's gone. Both...

by extremelyworriedguy361456 over a year ago

Red spots on chest and belly area, I used tetracycline

I have too many red spots on my chest and belly area i used tetracycline since im allergic to penicillin i went to see a doctor and he gave me those it was gone in 15 days and I stopped but now they come more stronger any body can help please ? And also it’s like i have those red...

by Redspots over a year ago

I developed bumps on my legs bellow my knees, when I scratch one of them, it bleeds

I need help. Last year in Idaho I developed bumps on my legs below my Knees. When you scratch with one bump it bleeds a lot and becomes two bumps every time. This creates a large scab and when the scab falls off a deep creator is left with two dark holes. Eventually that will scab over and leave a...

by Trish over a year ago

I have a foot problem, but oral and topical antifungals don't work

I have foot problem we have try oral and topical antifungals prescription strength and nothing ever really work i don't think athlete's foot and also tried taking nickel out of my diet is it may fit nickel algey with that also does not work see the attached photos any one have any clue what the...

by Jpmsave over a year ago

Why do I smell like nothing even if I do some heavy exercise?

Well I have had a bit of a situation for the past years of my life I'm 13 and I literally smell like nothing even when I do heavy exercise I mean I can smell some sweat but my normal smell is nothing when I use spray that's supposed to make you smell nice it lasts like 5 minuite then bam I smell...

by Guest over a year ago

Only rashes occur on my body after drinking

When I drink alot there is rashes on my body but there is no pain in my stomach and and my face remains normal and everything remains normal but raches and eczema ocuurs on hands and thighs Is it dangerous or not Or I have to stop consuming alcohol

by Sudeep over a year ago

I have a hole at the end of my back, sometimes it feels wet and sticky when I touch it

At the end of my back I have a hole its like 1cm large and I can put my finger in it sometimes It feels wet and when I touch it its sticky . im really worry can someone tell me what is it

by Black Sama Z361092 over a year ago

How to manage redness and flaking on your face skin - my working recipe!

What works best for me I only use cetaphil gentle cleanser on face that's 1 ...2 I bought a norelco shaver that I can use to shave wet usually in the shower nice and light no irritation..then I apply oil free moisturizer after ...step 3 always keep clean pillow cases this stuff thrives on oil...

by Cody over a year ago