Question 1

how common is the skin disease vitiligo?

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Vitiligo: About one to 2 percent of the population.

Question 2

i have skin disease leucoderma what should i do??

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May use: Immunomodulator creams such as Protopic and Elidel (pimecrolimus) cause repigmentation in some cases, when used with UVB narrowband treatments. Vitamin B12 and folic acid supplements with sun exposure caused repigmentation in 62% of cases.Leukoderma is a localized loss of pigmentation[1] of the skin that may occur after any number of inflammatory skin conditions, burns etc- not contagious

Question 3

what are the symptoms of flesh-eating skin disease?

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Flesh eating bacteri: The symptoms of necrotizing fasciitis include redness, swelling, and pain in the affected area. Blisters may be seen in the involved area of skin. Fever, nausea, vomiting, and other flulike symptoms are common. Another characteristic of necrotizing fasciitis is that the symptoms develop very rapidly, usually within 24 hours after a wound in the skin has allowed the bacteria to invade deep tissue.

Question 4

have fungi skin disease.which medication can i use?

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Various skin meds:  Clotrimazole, miconazole nitrate, terbinafine hydrochloride, and tolnaftate generally work well for fungal skin infections. However, if your condition persists or is severe I suggest you have an exam at a medical clinic with a referral to a Dermatologist. I wish you well with your health!

Question 5

what is the best way to remove lpp skin.disease marks?

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Combination: See dermatologist for treatment.  It may include a combination of oral and topical meds.

Question 6

what do you advise if i'm suffering for this type of skin disease for more than a year now. can it be healed fully and never to come back again?

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More information: To answer this question would require knowledge as to what the skin disease is.  It would be wise to go to a doctor in order to obtain a diagnosis and treatment.

Question 7

what is flesh-eating skin disease (necrotizing fasciitus)?

Accepted Answer

Necrotizing fasciiti: Necrotizing soft tissue infection is a rare but very severe type of bacterial infection. It can destroy the muscles, skin, and underlying tissue. The word "necrotizing" refers to something that causes body tissue to die.

Question 8

skin  disease in hand?

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Please see your Dr.: There are many different skin condition that can affect the hand.  It is best if your dermatologist looks at it and determines exactly what this is.

Question 9

is there any new information on hailey hailey skin disease?

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Not really: It is a rare condition. It is best to check in with your dermatologist.

Question 10

i would like to do physical relation with my gf but she has skin disease. is there any problem to be intimate ?

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Go for it: Ask her. Most skin diseases are not catching. If you care for her, ask what is going on with her skin and whether SHE thinks is a problem for the relationship. Reassure her. Tell her you think the skin stuff is fine because you like her. Talk openly about this and any other concerns. Make it clear that the skin disease is not a problem for you. This is what any decent lover does.

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