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.

Sores on Shaft of Penis

For a couple months now I've had two sores on the my penis that just won't go away. One is on the tip, and the other on the shaft. It's scaring me, they never heal up and whenever I masturbate they start to peel. I've never had sex, and I don't want to have to go longer with this. They're red,...

by gregariousgreg147215 over a year ago

how to get rid of this heavy dirt in my neck

i have this brown spots on my neck i believe it is dirt since i always forget to wash my neck. and now i try to scrub it off and it wont come off. dose anyone know how to get rid of this heavy dirt in my neck. some products, bodywash or something thank you :-|

by smileyk28589 over a year ago

COLLAGEN PRODUCTION IN THE SKIN

I KNOW SUNFLOWER SEEDS ARE GOOD SOURCES OF VITAMIN E, EVEN THE HIGHEST, IF I'M CORRECT. HOWEVER, I HEARD THAT ONE NEEDED A SPECIFIED QUANTITY TO BOOST THE PRODUCTION OF COLLAGEN IN THE SKIN. I'M CURIOUS; JUST HOW MUCH VITAMIN E IS REQUIRED IN THE HUMAN BODY FOR APPROPRIATE COLLAGEN PRODUCTION

by adelaide doku over a year ago

Leaky gut and psoriasis diagnosis

I’ve been diagnosed with psoriasis two years ago and so far the only treatment I have received from my dermatologist which are mainly steroids and moisturizers. But recently I’ve read an interesting article about the link between leaky gut syndrome and skin conditions like psoriasis and eczema...

by Guest over a year ago

My lip has been swollen for like over 6 months

Answered by a doctor

hi umm what can i do if my lip has been swollen for like over 6 months! it does not hurt nothing else swells it's just half of my upper lip, i went to the clinic and all they said is that i might be allergic to something and they gave me a allergy shot and it remained the same! i don't know what...

by Guest over a year ago

Dermatology dissorder

About 4 years ago I noticed I had developed a very small bright red blood blister about the size of the very tip of a ball point pen. It is located on the very edge just below my lower lip. I dont know why I got it, but if I prick it, or lance it ,it bleeds plentyfully, and forever. It is difficult...

by Dan Conlon47 over a year ago

Boils and HIV

Answered by a doctor

I have them too!! My boyfriend keeps saying that he thinks it's HIV because they keep coming back!! Sometimes they are worst and sometimes I don't mind them much! I have had my blood drawn but since I know nothing about these boils I have no sure answer of what I have! It's worrying me though!! I...

by Michelle over a year ago

herbs for ulcers

Hi there, this is my first post here and I am hoping for some perspective on something. I have had a lot of medical problems, including ulcers. I am currently thinking about seeing a herbologist about the ulcers. What should I know before I go there? Do you have any additional advice?

by dukie1574153860 over a year ago

Tender skin patches spreading only on my right hand side.

Since Sunday morning a small tender patch began on the back of my right hand between my thumb and index finger. By Monday evening a tender patch of skin about the size of the palm of my hand, with no marks on my upper right arm developed. By Monday evening the tenderness had spread across all of...

by maria84265505 over a year ago

weight after giving birth

my daughter is now four years old. I still can not get my stomach back to how it was. I eat pretty healthy and I do stomach exercises daily. It seems to me to be more skin than anything although I do not have stretch marks. Is there a way to firm the stomachs skin without undergoing surgery?

by natknight27294 over a year ago