Question 1

i was with a fellow college friend of mine. i "fingered" her and did nothing else. i didn't have any cuts or bleeding during the time of "fingering". note: i rock climb and have dry and thick skin in some places. can i get hiv from fingering her?

Accepted Answer

: The type of activity mentioned is highly unlikely to result in HIV transmission. Cdc.gov is a reliable site in learning more about HIV transmission.

Question 2

how long does thickened skin, such as from scratching or lichen simplex, take to heal fully?

Accepted Answer

: I can take a month or two for thickened skin to heal. Generally does better with treatment with Vaseline or eucerin
 cream

Question 3

on the bottom of my feet, i have these areas of thickened skin. recently, this started hurting and is worse the longer i am on my feet. ?

Accepted Answer

Podiatry: consultation would be logical. Cannot be diagnosed without direct observation or photo documentation.

Question 4

rashes on my penis and thickened skin around it

Accepted Answer

Dermatologist: See a dermatologist or urologist for diagnosis and treatment. Possibilities include lichen sclerosus, human papilloma virus, yeast infection,herpes. It's very important to be accurately diagnosed so that appropriate treatment and follow-up are obtained.

Question 5

eczema of the eyelids and i have thickened skin. how do i alleviate these symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Steroid cream: You can use 0.5% Hydrocortisone cream twice per day for this.  It is available without a prescription.

Question 6

how can you get rid of thickened skin underneath a toenail?

Accepted Answer

Keratolytic creams: Keratolytic cream which treat thickened skin such as lachydrin, (lactic acid) urea, and even topical vitamin acid creams could soften the area.

Question 7

what causes thick skin under the toenail the nail is curving around the thickened skin buildup

Accepted Answer

Probable Fungus: Sounds like toenail fungus causing build up under nail and nail changes.  Topical or oral medication can help.  Visit a local podiatrist for further evaluation and treatment.

Question 8

an itch on my arm was scratched hard repeatedly. it's been weeks and has turned dry, pink, peeling, and itchy with thickened skin. it has spread.?

Accepted Answer

Not spreading.: The problem is that the itch was scratched hard, and repeatedly for an extended period of time and therefore the skin problem is entirely due to secondary changes; this means that it is irrelevant what caused the itch because all the changes you are described is from the scratching.  Cure: stop scratching.

Question 9

how could you   get rid of the thickened skin under a toenail. this is not a fungus. just thick skin?

Accepted Answer

See a podiatrist: This sounds like an issue beyond self-help measures such as "bathroom surgery'.  The thickened skin may be callusing over a bone spur, which might need to be addressed.

Question 10

skin thickening and cracks on the outer side of my fingers on the nodes and on the inside swelling and hardening with some pus sack inside?

Accepted Answer

Finger cracks: If your hands are often exposed to various liquids, cleaning products,etc this could be the cause and wearing rubber gloves would be advisable. Excessive dryness of the skin is another possibility and using moisturizing balms or lotions as needed should help. A dermatological problem or a condition like scleroderma would require an examination by a physician or dermatologist.

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I was with a fellow college friend of mine. i "fingered" her and did nothing else. i didn't have any cuts or bleeding during the time of "fingering". note: i rock climb and have dry and thick skin in some places. can i get hiv from fingering her?

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How long does thickened skin, such as from scratching or lichen simplex, take to heal fully?

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On the bottom of my feet, i have these areas of thickened skin. recently, this started hurting and is worse the longer i am on my feet. ?

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Rashes on my penis and thickened skin around it

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Eczema of the eyelids and i have thickened skin. how do i alleviate these symptoms?

A member asked:

How can you get rid of thickened skin underneath a toenail?

A member asked:

What causes thick skin under the toenail the nail is curving around the thickened skin buildup

A member asked:

An itch on my arm was scratched hard repeatedly. it's been weeks and has turned dry, pink, peeling, and itchy with thickened skin. it has spread.?

A member asked:

How could you get rid of the thickened skin under a toenail. this is not a fungus. just thick skin?

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Skin thickening and cracks on the outer side of my fingers on the nodes and on the inside swelling and hardening with some pus sack inside?

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