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Skin Disorders

Skin is prone to various disorders such as infections, blemishes, and abnormal growths or scars. Typical contributions in this category include questions, answers, discussions and references to the causes and treatments for skin ailments and their characteristics.

4,927 Questions

How do you treat road rash?

A lot of polysporin cream, and letting the injury air out so it's not bandaged up all the time. Keep it clean too, and don't soak in a bath or something.

What could be wrong if you're itching everywhere but your face?

I constantly itch everywhere but the front part of my face, there is nothing noticably wrong until i start scratching, little bumps start to appear and my skin turns pink after i stop scratching the skin returns to normal color but the bumps stil remain for a while, sometimes longer. I've had chicken poxs and measles and as far as i know I'm not allergic to anything. I don't appear to have dry skin and i still itch after taking a bath/changing clothes/sheets and after making other hygenic efforts. Why am i so itchy? Please help!

Is psoriasis a communicable disease?

Not at all...It is an auto immune disease which means it can be caused by disorders in the immunological system of your body and few cases can be hereditary too. The cause for this immunological change is still not clearly defined but stress ,excess alcohol consumption, viral infection, etc are found to be associated with it.

Dr.M Khan Sherief

What does it mean if you have white clumpy discharge that doesn't itch?

All yeast infections do not itch. White, clumpy discharge with no itching can be a sign of a vaginal infection or perhaps a piece of toilet paper that has worked its way up into the vaginal canal and caused an irritation. It can also be caused by a hormonal imbalance. It can also be caused by an allergic reaction to some forms of birth control. Anytime it is white and clumpy, it should be checked by the doctor and cultured to be sure.

Can ganoderma cure psoriasis?

Sorry, I mentioned schizophrenia, I meant schizophrenic in the first use of the word.

Do slugs itch?

No, it is used as a beauty treatment in certain places in the world for much softer skin though I would do some research before taking my word for that, it may just be a certain type of slug that gives off the miracle slime.

Can you bathe with borax soap for scabies?

Sulphur soap is indicated I would advise against it as borax is a skin irritant. If just a teaspoon is swallowed by a child, it will kill them. If they are lucky, then it would simply leave them with their skin peeling off. You do not want this stuff to absorb through the skin and into the bloodstream (which it does). If I had scabies I would use borax but I would be sure to wash it off after just a couple of minutes. Don't soak in it.

Try quell lotion for scabies. It's available over the counter at your local pharmacy. Elimite is another product that works. Good luck.

This is an extreme solution, But if all else fails try this. Take a very hot bath or shower. When you get out imediately douse yourself all over with alcohol. After a few of these showers you'll start seeing a differences. Yes it hurts, but its better than months of Itching. Have you ever heard of the seven year itch?

How can you get rid of pimples and blemishes faster?

The most effective way for one to get rid of pimples and blemishes is buy use of a honey mask that has sodium phosphate which is a natural treatment for acne and get rids of pimples quickly. Also one should wash the face twice a day with soap that does not have chemicals. It is also proven to remove blemishes and does not have any side effects like bleaching.

Why are you less likely to get sunburn with low sun?

A lower sun means that the rays have to travel through more atmosphere. That filters out more of the harmful rays, making it harder to burn. When the sun is at it's highest point in the sky, it has the least amount of atmosphere to get through.

What is good for psoriasis of the scalp?

You cant really , but you can make it easier to live with , plenty info out there , coconut oil seems to work for me until i get it very bad and then you need to go and see a doctor for advice

Info link below

Why does my navel piercing itch?

Yes, get rid of the junk jewellery you have in the piercing. You are suffering from nickle contact dermatitus, characterized by minor swelling, itching, redness,discharge of clear fluid from the piercing, hyperextension of the piercing opening closest to where the nickle containing material is. This is a normal reaction to the irritation caused by cheap "junk jewellery" purchased in mall shopping outlets. Yes you may have paid good money for the jewellery but remember this rule of thumb," If they don't do professional body piercing at the store, don't buy the jewellery from them." This material is purchased for pennies on a unit wholesale and sold retail as "Surgical Stainless Steel" but is in fact 304 ~ 306 Stainless Steel ( by no means Surgical Grade 316LVM ) under north american standards for testing ASTM. Under many new federal consumer protection laws, sales outlets selling materials advertised as one thing and is actually something else are becoming libal for damages caused by misrepresentation. However these laws may or may not be in effect in your area.

Rash in armpit?

A rash under the armpit is most commonly from an irritation or allergy to the underarm deodorant that someone is wearing. It can also be caused by an irritation to new clothing. It the rash persists, it is wise to seek a doctor's advice.

What type of new rashes can occur from a an old tattoo?

I have a tattoo of two swallows on either side of my chest. I had them for about a year and then all of the sudden I got a raised, bumpy, itchy rash on them. I did a bunch of research and discovered that some people have allergies to certain inks. Most often you are not allergic to all the ink, but rather you are allergic to a specific color, so you will only get the rash in that area (mine only gets the rash where the blue ink is, for example). Also, it is usually sun exposure that causes the rash to flare up. Mine only appears when I am in the sun for a long time or if I go tanning. Otherwise it is fine. I have had the tattoo for 5 years now and it still happens when I am in the sun. Usually, after you have had the tattoo for awhile and it has healed, the only thing that can cause a rash or irritation like that is an allergy to the ink.

How long does cystic acne last?

That depends on the type of cyst. Timing ranges from weeks to never depending on type. Many ovarian cysts go away on their own after a few monthly cycles. Others don't. If those are large or cause pain, they can be removed surgically.

Red rash on thighs and stomach?

It maybe a type of fungal rash. I would go check with the doctor. They will tell you what it is and may give you some cream or pills to get rid of it.

How do you treat anal pimples?

You can rub some saliva on it. The enzymes on your tounge will help kill the bacteria and bring out the pimple

Can Lexapro cause skin rashes?

I believe it can be. I typed "Lexapro Rash" into google, and found many, many people claiming to have gotten a rash from the drug. I myself took lexapro for 3 days, and suddenly developed a rash that's covered ~3/4 of my upper body.

However, to argue the Lexapro side of the story, in their FDA expieriment, their were no cases of rashes in any of their subjects.

Either way, I believe that it can cause rashes, and that it's merely left to chance as to whether the person will develop a rash.

Where can you get pimples?

Many people who have pimples or acne have it because of their changing hormones and age. People who mainly have pimples are teenagers and some adults. Pimples could be a result of changing hormones/being part of a certain age group, allergies, reaction to certain chemicals/medication, stress, touching the face with hands (our hands contain a lot of germs and bacteria, they're the dirtiest part of our bodies).

Can oxycodone cause itchy rashes?

i assume you're asking why it happens. opiates (like oxycodone) are direct mast cell degranulators. the mast cells 'degranulate' and release histamine which makes you itch. usually benadryl (or other antihistamines) help the itching, but be careful when combining sedatives...

Can certain food effect psoriasis breakout?

If you are choosing to follow a gluten-free diet, which is the recommended type of diet for psoriasis sufferers, this diet would consist of avoiding food that contain gluten, this includes all grain products. Also, you should avoid red meat and processed food.