/r/DermatologyQuestions
Welcome to /r/DermatologyQuestions!
Ask a dermatologist or medical professional on reddit!
Advice on what to do next about your red skin rash or bump.
A place to receive expert opinion about your skin concerns. Questions and answers regarding conditions of the skin nails and hair
This subreddit is not a replacement for seeing a board certified dermatologist. This subreddit is here for informal second opinions, and minor problems that you wouldn't go to the doctor for anyway.
The statements of anonymous people on the internet is not a substitute for medical care, if your condition is worsening please go to your primary care provider, If you are having an emergency please go to the nearest hospital or call your location's emergency number (911) in the USA, (999) in Britain, (112) in most of the European union, (000) in Australia, and (111) in New Zealand.
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Background:
My friend said that he had this for a few days by his lower glute crease. He thought it was a boil (definitely gave symptoms of one) for a few days and on the 4th day in the shower he said it just started burning when the water hit it (it had ruptured). When he went to look at it, this is what was half hanging out. I've read lots of things, so I am hoping a dermatologist or someone in the field can steer us in the right direction please because he needs help.
Update the whole chunk came out and was semi translucent and mid hard soft jelly like.
I already went to the doctor and he gave me laboratory tests, but I haven't gone yet. also said that didn't seem to be the case.
Hot material came into contact with this area, causing a blister. I popped it afterward, and this is its current condition. Despite isolating the area with bandages and applying antiseptics, there’s been no progress at all.
Is this ringworm? I’ve been treating it with clotrimazole for nearly three weeks and it’s not budging. Looking for an effective and pregnancy safe treatment!
I’ve had the flu the past week with high fever and this is what my throat looks like. What could this be? Infection?
it will flare out of nowhere
I’ve had this for about a week and it’s only getting worse. It’s on my neck and hairline. It is itchy! What is this?! How can I get it to go away?
could this be some kind of cancerous / precancerous lesion? maybe I'm being paranoid but I've been noticing recently this brown patch under my eye that has not always been there and has not gone away. I can't remember exactly when it appeared especially because I have been dealing with acne lately so I haven't paid it much attention but I'm starting to realize it has stayed for maybe at least 2 months now. What could it be? The texture is more rough than my regular skin and is darker.
I watched some short form content about Melanonychia and now I'm freaking out.
Hi! My daughter scratched her arm today and this is what happened after. She said that’s never happened before, but she did say when she runs or walks for a long time she’ll get something similar on her legs.
15 years old Takes fluoxetine
TIA!
I had a skin biopsy on Wednesday two days ago. A number that I didn’t recognize called me today at 5:30 and I didn’t pick up. I listened to the vm message right away. It was the derm clinic calling to go over my biopsy results, and she asked me to call them on Monday when they’re open again. I immediately called back only one minute after the call, but I got their message that they are closed until Monday. Leaving me to panic all weekend. Is it a good or bad sign when a dermatologist’s office calls at the very end of the day on a Friday? They told me it would take a week or two to get results, but it’s been only two days.
M20, started having acne about a year ago. Breakouts have been less frequent since the last 2 months. How do i get rid of the acne marks?
I originally had a pimple like dot on my leg and I stupidly picked at it, then a small red ring appeared and began to grow into what it is now.
I went to the dermatologist and they prescribed me doxycycline and I’ve taken 2 pills so far. However, the rash has spread beyond the pen outline I’ve drawn. Should I wait for the antibiotics to really kick in or go to the ER?
The last two weeks l've been having some pain in my middle toe when putting pressure on it/walking. After taking a look today I noticed there is a possibly pimple forming? While this area is in pain, the top part of my toe also appears to be swollen and hurts as well. Has anyone else had this before? Hoping it's not the start of a wart, but not sure what else it could be. Thank you!
And her hands look like this