Skin Conditions
Also called: Cutaneous disorders, Dermatologic disorders Did you know that your skin is the largest organ of your body. It is, in terms of both weight, between 6 and 9 pounds, and surface area, about 2 square yards. Your skin separates the inside of your body from the outside world. more...
Skin Conditions Discussions
There is a wart of some kind under the crease on my left breast which was painful but the pain is subsiding. Went to surgeon but thought better to go to a dermatalogist. Maybe the wart should be frozen or removed but because its where it is should be very careful.
by divalady, 0 replies, updated about 1 month ago.my boyfriend has a spot on his shoulder that shows up every year. It is about as big as 1/2 dollar. It gets little blister on it and a hard crust. Please write back to what this may be. He does not go out in the sun. Thank you, Jean
by jeanboyd, 0 replies, updated about 1 month ago....is a combo-vitamin called UltraSkin. (I won't name the maker.) I started out with it on my fingertips, too; now it's spread to the palms of both hands. I'd tried steroid creams and, orally, Evening Primrose Oil. Nothing worked. But those vitamins did it for me. A friend said they'd worked for her, but I didn't believe it. And then, when I ran out and couldn't find a supplier locally, the condition came back. I'm on another medication, right now, that precludes my taking the stuff, but as soon as I can...
by lynnieb, 1 replies, updated 6 months ago.I have a chronic problem of eczema on my figertips-- nothing seems to cure it and I have had it for over 30 years-- it is painful since my finger tips spit andit is like a razor cut--I have had no greatb amount of luck even with dermatologists.
by fsambor, 0 replies, updated 6 months ago.Start a new topic about Skin Conditions
What is Skin Conditions?
Also called: Cutaneous disorders, Dermatologic disorders
Did you know that your skin is the largest organ of your body? It is, in terms of both weight, between 6 and 9 pounds, and surface area, about 2 square yards. Your skin separates the inside of your body from the outside world. It Protects you from bacteria and viruses Helps you sense the outside world, such as whether it is hot or cold, wet or dry Regulates your body temperature Conditions that irritate, clog or inflame your skin can cause symptoms such as redness, swelling, burning and itching. Allergies, irritants, your genetic makeup and certain diseases and immune system problems can cause dermatitis , hives and other skin conditions. Many skin problems, such as acne , also affect your appearance.
