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.

little red dots on forehead?

Utter vanity, but here we are- I have had this one wee red dot on my forehead for what must be several months- possibly the better part of a year. It is not acne. It has a slight texture perhaps, but it causes no iactive nnate sensation in my skin (no itching or what have you) and causes no pain....

by sausage over a year ago

A small bag deep in my groin is causing pressure causing discomfort

A small bag deep in my groin is causing pressure causing discomfort. The cyst is deep but I can move it around. My knees have been crunching and painful. Is it a gland or cyst. Along time ago, doctor gave me antibotic and it went away. Should I take an antibotic?

by Guest over a year ago

lose pigment in skin

Can you help me out please? I know that there is a disease that takes the pigment out of your skin, which affects black people more than white people and Michael Jackson had it. What is the name of this disease and is there any treatment for it? I suspect my friend has this and I'd like to help him....

by manda1264139978 over a year ago

Red Streaks On My Face

One night my sister was being really difficult and my anger and sadness was all built inside me and I couldn't let it out. I rubbed my fingers downward on my face and now there are these red streaks down my face and I think they are broken blood vessels. How do I get rid of them fast?

by Guest over a year ago

Problem with my genitals O.o

Hello.I am 18 years old , and never had sex.Only kissed a girl but that was 4 months ago.So 2 days ago i spoted some pimples on my penis head and 2 small on botom of penis.Today those that were on penis head probably exploded and left a white-yellow substance.I also have to note that my balls skin...

by Guest over a year ago

White Things

Being a teen, like most, I have acne/skin problems. Mainly around my chest and breast area. I have many stress issues how I deal with stress and the way I do it is ,as gross as this may seem, pick zits. 8-| Now sometimes I get a bit carried away, and end up making scabs on the said acne areas. In...

by Guest over a year ago

bacterial cyst?

I recently returned from central america after a one month trip. When I returned home, I developed what looked like 2 hard painful spider bites, and one white headish looking bump around and in my groin, and have just been diagnosed vaguely with bacterial cysts. Definately not an STD. I have been...

by aae45596 over a year ago

Onychomycisis. How to end it?

Hi. I have onychomycosis on my finger nails. it started with one and now I have 7 fingernails infested. I went to see a GP and prescribed with ketoconazole pulse treatment for 3 months and econazole cream for topical application. It has been 6 months and still they dont look any different from...

by MisTyNite73937 over a year ago

senile purpura lesions

Hello! My doctor told me that I have the following problem. What I want to know something basic about it. I have a senile purpura disorder from last week. I would like to know something about lesions of characteristic skin. If that is possible, I am expecting your answer of this. Thanks for your...

by steward403176744 over a year ago

The most common side effects of Hematin?

My boyfriend had porphyria and has been prescribed Hematin for the management of this. Now I am always sceptical and despise the notion that doctors are Gods who know everything best and I was hoping that you could help me figure out what Hematin really does to the body. What are the most common...

by josie651179072 over a year ago