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Itchy skin that turns into itchy bumps that turns into itchy sores

Mjordan114

Hi, I have Itchy skin that turns into itchy bumps that turns into itchy sores. If my skin starts itching I scratch which turns to bumps o...

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Hot tub used several times by person with toenail fungus.

mikewms

Even with high chlorine levels I started seeing a slime in the water and on checking the filter it was almost stopped up with this clear...

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What is the bloody growth on my nose?

JoniSteele

It appears after I exfoliate, bleeds excessively and then goes away until I exfoliate again.

2 answers | 3 comments

Armpit skin peeling

alpach

I have this weird problem in only one armpit. Some skin has peeled off in a big circle. The skin immediately surrounding the area seems l...

14 answers | 2 comments

Any suggestions for a dermatologist?

miyathomas

I have a big white colour birthmark on my arm and it is enlarging gradually. It was a small white spot when I was young now it is the alm...

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Invisible Bugs crawling on skin? Strange sensation...

Haywoodusmc

I posted this info before, but it was a reply to someone else's similar post... I am a 23 year old healthy male. I recently had a full...

1031 answers | 104 comments

Dark complexion does not protect you from the sun

Sara_MHModerator

For a very long time, there has been a belief that dark skin provides protection against harmful rays of the sun. This has been disprove...

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What is the possible origin on my skin rash?

Krjasmine

I’ve recently developed some lifted skin on my back. Its origin is unknown and I am getting concerned. It’s blotchy and usually itchy. I ...

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Bugs that look like lint

iish

I have been infested with tiny pieces of lint that sting when its on my body. I have marks that looks like someone stuck me with a pin. ...

29 answers | 52 comments

clear bubbles on lips and body that sometimes weep into a yellow crust

dzondo87

For 2 years now I've been breaking out with tiny fluid filled bubbles that are unbearably itchy. It starts out all the way around my lips...

2 answers | 1 comment

Possible melanoma?

Maria1870

I've had this mole on my back for about 2 years. Never really bothered me. I just noticed it cause it was new and that's it. In June I ac...

1 answer | 4 comments

Fleshy Plugs Under Skin In Pores on Face

M7166

there is a spot on my nose that i've rubbed raw washing, trying to get these "things" out of my pores. these are not whiteheads, nor bla...

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