Skin Conditions - March 2007

If a diabetic has cellulitis and it is not treated with antibiotics, what will happen to that person if he is not treated? My uncle has this and he's been a diabetic since 1995. His feet and legs are beat red as if he was either severely sunburned or in contact with scalding hot water and very swollen. He has fevers ranging from 99.9 to 103 (low grade)and he has the chills. He complains that his skin hurts and is very tender to the touch. He refuses to go to the doctor about this problem. Could his condition eventually kill him if not treated? He is 77 yrs old and is heavy set and smokes cigarrettes and isn't very active due to other health problems. Serious answers only please...thank you.

2007-03-03 06:51:16 · 5 answers · asked by Lyndee 4

2007-03-03 06:51:12 · 8 answers · asked by 8732 2

I am currently using abreva, before abreva I was using carmex, I started applying the abreva last night around 6pm is there any chance at all that my cold sore could get a little cleard up by 4 pm today? If not how long will it take for results to show?

2007-03-03 06:50:11 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

My Westie has a history of dermatitis, primarily on her back and on her vulva. While not totally gone, we've gotten it under control. I thought she was doing really well until a few minutes ago I noticed her tail had a bald spot and it looked like she had some dermatitis there.

Obviously, I plan on taking her to the vet as soon as I can get it, but is there anything I can do for her now? Luckily she doesn't seem to be in pain or itchy.

I think I am going to wash her tail with her medicated shampoo and put on a topical anti histamine.

She eats very high quality, holistic, food. Plenty of viatmins and flax seed.

What else can I do for her?

2007-03-03 05:38:22 · 1 answers · asked by Tiff 5

I am 17 and weight 125. I exercise every day for at least two hours. For some reason though I have always had cellulite on my butt and somwhat on my thighs. I am very active and run every day but I don't know how to get rid of it! Thanks!

2007-03-03 05:36:09 · 7 answers · asked by happysqueal 2

i wanna get a facial.. does the really work, i have a couple of blackheads & wanna clean my face.. is getting a facial a good idea?

2007-03-03 05:21:50 · 3 answers · asked by uglyyyyy 1

HELP ME!!!!!!

2007-03-03 04:55:06 · 10 answers · asked by lilbit 2

ok well i had some acne in between my breasts, and i scratched it last year, and now i have this scar. its kinda of an old scar, but its visible, which means i cant wear any low cut dresses, or bikinis cuz im embarassed. how can i get rid of it without spending a lot of money?

2007-03-03 04:50:41 · 10 answers · asked by Jessica R 1

okay so, i have like a whole bunch of pimples in my face. i use every thing never works only makes it worse. i wanted to use proactive but i am scared it would leave a mark in my face or something. thats what it did to my friend.

2007-03-03 04:43:26 · 5 answers · asked by barnie 1

Hi, every one I'm not an american, I have large pores around my nose, Which product is better for me? I appreciate.

2007-03-03 04:34:41 · 3 answers · asked by Melissinha 5

The main enzyme for making melanin is Tyrosinase, but I don't know the actual location of the gene or its mutation, besides it occurs on chromosome 11.

2007-03-03 04:30:47 · 2 answers · asked by leanna 2

i've been wearing my rings for about three years and never had a problem until this morning. when i went to get in the shower, i took my rings off and underneath my skin was peeling, bright red, and there are a few hard callousy like bumpy areas. it's only happening where the rings usually are, but my finger is slowly swelling up. it's more itchy and uncomfortable than painful. just wondering if anyone knows what it could possibly be.

2007-03-03 04:28:46 · 7 answers · asked by itendstoday 2

and how affective is it on stubborn acne and scarring?

2007-03-03 04:28:18 · 5 answers · asked by Kris 3

2007-03-03 04:16:50 · 8 answers · asked by Kimmi 1

Until a month ago, I had a huge problem with warts growing on my hands. It started with one, which stubbornly refused to die for 2 years. Then, one day, several others grew. I tried to kill them in a few over-the-counter methods, none of which worked. I had a doctor (general practioner) freeze them, and they came back. Finally I made an appointment with a dermatologist (he can't see me for 6 months), and in the meanwhile I decided to try one more over the counter treatment. It can't hurt right? So I picked up a treatment that uses a bandaid to apply 18 percent silaic acid to the warts. To my pleasure, I killed five warts this way--or at least got the visible portion to fall off. Then, to my graet suprise, just after the five warts fell off, abruptly *every* other wart on my hands, of any size or age, shrank away. It took under a week.

Does anyone know why this happened? Did my immune system suddenly "recognize" the HPV virus? I'm deeply curious as to what cause this turn of events.

2007-03-03 04:04:17 · 5 answers · asked by notredamebird 1

veins without having to do laser therapy?

2007-03-03 03:51:17 · 6 answers · asked by Sunflower 2

my skin is a oily skin,i use to get lot of swet,what must i do for this to cure.
what kind of soap i must use?

2007-03-03 03:32:45 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

not caused by an allergic reaction... unknown cause, seeing the skin doctor next week but they are so itchy!

2007-03-03 03:31:41 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have red blemishes/spot marks..will bio oil help or anythng else....and how long will it take to get my face the same culour as it should be right now i have red patches on my cheeks where the spots were/are

2007-03-03 03:25:07 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-03 03:23:05 · 5 answers · asked by Amber I 1

I have a lot of body acne. On my shoulders, back, arms, and legs. This prevents me from wearing summer clothes. I've tried acne scrubs but they don't seem to work for my body acne.
Does anyone have any suggestions on how to get rid of it?

2007-03-03 02:57:52 · 11 answers · asked by christigmc 5

I am looking for a quick fix just for today to get rid of the redness on my face. Would ice help at all?

2007-03-03 02:56:06 · 5 answers · asked by JitterBug589 3

2007-03-03 02:38:54 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am having a breakout. I have never had sensitive skin before and then all of a sudden, I broke out on my thighs with tiny, itchy red bumps. The bumps disappeared after using Aveeno bath. Over the past couple days, my face has started to develop tiny itchy bumps (not really visible from a distance) what could it be?

2007-03-03 01:25:47 · 3 answers · asked by SmartyPants 5

i have got two lumps on my lips they are not sore and not swollen but i think they have got bigger?
you can notice them i think what should i do
i feel stupid going to the doctor about this its a bit silly?
please any advice?

2007-03-03 01:18:39 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-03 00:47:49 · 0 answers · asked by fishing 1

2007-03-03 00:33:11 · 6 answers · asked by angeleye 1

2007-03-02 23:08:45 · 16 answers · asked by Niki B 1

i have noticed over the last year i have been getting spots on my upper thighs and they wern't that bad so i ignored it but recently they have ben starting to spread down my legs. they are red pimples they can become sore and i dont know what is happening??? i suffer with acne so wot i have been doin is using my acne treatment on them but i dont seem to make much difference... help someone ..nuff..luff..init

2007-03-02 22:30:13 · 6 answers · asked by fitt_chick 1

any ways that make it works?
i mean, beside plastic surgery.. lol

2007-03-02 22:20:17 · 4 answers · asked by Matthew Dawns 2