You are not my doctor, but you do know something about mysterious skin conditions that disappear without a trace every time I make a doctor's appointment. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 20, 2009 - 17 answers

I've had tinea versicolor for a couple years now, treated with prescription ointment. The ointment doesn't seem to be working anymore, and I don't know what else to do. Please help an itchy lady. [more inside]
posted by LolaGeek on Apr 16, 2009 - 8 answers

I'm recovering from a body sunburn, most of the pain is gone but now I'm painfully itchy. Should I use some moisturiser cream or should I let my skin dry out to accelerate the process? [more inside]
posted by gttommy on Dec 4, 2008 - 15 answers

HELP!!! My boyfriend and I are bumpy and ithcy everywhere!!! Nothing helps and it's a terrible nuisance. What could this be and any suggestions for remedy? [more inside]
posted by NotInTheBox on Jan 25, 2008 - 35 answers

Never-ending, super itchy, flaky butt rash. What kind of doctor do I see? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 24, 2008 - 6 answers

ItchFilter. [more inside]
posted by jonmc on Nov 19, 2007 - 24 answers

I have a skin irritation on the top of my foot/ankle and I can't stop scratching it. [more inside]
posted by Hat Maui on Oct 16, 2007 - 14 answers

Beard itch, except I don't have a beard. Help! [more inside]
posted by kidsleepy on Oct 8, 2007 - 10 answers

Why do I have itchy bath-hands? [more inside]
posted by carsonb on Sep 27, 2007 - 6 answers

Why are my shins so itchy? [more inside]
posted by clairezulkey on Nov 2, 2006 - 21 answers

I have an itch. [more inside]
posted by pdb on Jun 5, 2006 - 8 answers

For the past few months I've had a light case of Heat Rash (prickly heat, miliaria). What can I do to get rid of it? [more inside]
posted by kjell on Jan 20, 2006 - 6 answers

What is an itch, dermatalogically speaking? What's going on on your skin to cause it? Does it serve an evolutionary purpose? [more inside]
posted by toastchee on Nov 2, 2005 - 9 answers

First I had a really bad case of scabies on my hands and feet. Then, I got a really, really bad sunburn on the entire back side of my body (damn you, tanning salon!). Now, I have been diagnosed with dermatographia- and it's been here for about three weeks. Doc says it's not serious, but I'm still curious how on earth I got it and whether or not it will ever go away.
posted by anonymous on Apr 26, 2005 - 7 answers