Question 1

i'm using xulane bc patch & when i take it off it's itchy, sore, red & skin is peeling off. i know i have to go back to pills but how can i heal this?

Accepted Answer

R/O ALLERGIC RX: ALLERGIC RX/ Eczema /Allergic dermatitis is especially prevalent in these areas of the body. It responds to topical &amp; oral steroids with flare. I also add in ZYRTEC&amp;ZANTAC  to block both histamine receptors. If SX. Persist or worsen get Derm consult

Question 2

dry, sore, red skin after using a condom. allergy or std?

Accepted Answer

Allergy: Treat with Hydrocortisone cream. Cut small piece of condom wet it and apply to inside on upper arm with medical tape. If you develop reaction at site in 24-72 hours you are latex sensitive and can use latex or rubber condoms. Unfortunately non latex condoms do not offer same protection against stds.

Question 3

i have dry skin on arms inside elbow was very red skin & sore now red in underarms & today under breasts  doc gave me steroid cream & aquaphor. can i use aquaphor 4 breasts if heat rash? dont know if it is dry skin like arms or red from heat? i am 80

Accepted Answer

Suggestive of eczema: Your doctor prescribed the correct medication.
Please be careful of soaps and bubble baths, as this can aggravate  eczema..  Be mindful of body lotions as well.
Please make sure that you dry under your breasts after bathing.
 You can use cornflour (Maizena) under your breasts to keep them dry , especially during heat rash.
 Also try to use non-alcoholic under-arm sprays

Question 4

red inch wide circular mark groin/base of penis area. not itchy or swollen or sore. red ring with skin coloured inside area.

Accepted Answer

Ringworm: What you described is consistent with ringworm infection. Try an over the counter medication for ringworm. If that does not help, it would be time to see a doctor.
For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex.

Question 5

when i was a child i had red, sore, flaky skin on my palms and the heels of my feet. could it have been psoriasis?could psoriasis caused my miscarriages

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See details: Psoriasis does not cause miscarriages. It also is a chronic skin condition that is unlikely to resolve spontaneously although it can rarely occur.

Question 6

i have really  red sore skin around my eyes and round the side of my  mouth?

Accepted Answer

Herpes: Simplex is a possibility (cold sores). Or just bad eczema.

Question 7

big toe sore, skin red, squeezed and pus came out side of toe nail. is it a possible ingrown toe nail ? infection ?

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Yes: Probably an ingrown nail due to wearing ill fitting shoes.  Needs to be treated with soaks with Epsom salts and wearing properly fitting shoes that do not cause pressure on the toe box if you have diabetes sees doctoras this pilfer serious.

Question 8

is a painful tongue sore with a red movable skin flap or tag  a very bad thing?

Accepted Answer

Needs Examination: A lesion that has not healed on its own within a two week period needs to b evaluated. Please see an oral surgeon.

Question 9

i have hard and very red skin on one of my toes, its very sore. what could it be and what can i treat it with.

Accepted Answer

Possible corn: I suspect this is a corn if it is on the top or end of the toe.  This is often related to wearing tight-fitting shoes (for example most women's dress shoes).  The redness can be just from irritation and in severe cases there can be an underlying pressure sore or skin ulcer.  Have this seen by a podiatrist or other foot specialist.

Question 10

are there any home remedies or products that will help heal the red and sore skin under my eyes from new contacts?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: Contact lenses should not cause redness or soreness as you described.  You should see your doctor.

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I'm using xulane bc patch & when i take it off it's itchy, sore, red & skin is peeling off. i know i have to go back to pills but how can i heal this?

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Dry, sore, red skin after using a condom. allergy or std?

A member asked:

I have dry skin on arms inside elbow was very red skin & sore now red in underarms & today under breasts doc gave me steroid cream & aquaphor. can i use aquaphor 4 breasts if heat rash? dont know if it is dry skin like arms or red from heat? i am 80

A member asked:

Red inch wide circular mark groin/base of penis area. not itchy or swollen or sore. red ring with skin coloured inside area.

A member asked:

When i was a child i had red, sore, flaky skin on my palms and the heels of my feet. could it have been psoriasis?could psoriasis caused my miscarriages

A member asked:

I have really red sore skin around my eyes and round the side of my mouth?

A member asked:

Big toe sore, skin red, squeezed and pus came out side of toe nail. is it a possible ingrown toe nail ? infection ?

A member asked:

Is a painful tongue sore with a red movable skin flap or tag a very bad thing?

A member asked:

I have hard and very red skin on one of my toes, its very sore. what could it be and what can i treat it with.

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Are there any home remedies or products that will help heal the red and sore skin under my eyes from new contacts?

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