Are You Fascinated by Skin Pathologies Like Seborrheic Dermatitis?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the fascination with skin pathologies, particularly seborrheic dermatitis, and the participants' personal interests and reactions to such conditions. The scope includes personal reflections, potential research interests, and the social perceptions of being intrigued by skin diseases.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses a fascination with skin conditions, specifically seborrheic dermatitis, and questions whether this interest is unusual.
  • Another participant suggests that being intrigued by skin diseases could lead to research opportunities to understand and potentially cure these conditions.
  • There is a discussion about the interest in skin conditions in infants and the underlying immune responses, with one participant indicating a desire to study drug delivery related to this.
  • A participant shares a contrasting experience, noting a temporary intrigue in morbid subjects but ultimately not finding the linked image compelling.
  • Some participants question the social implications of having such interests, with one humorously suggesting a discussion about the perceived weirdness of the original poster's fascination.
  • Another participant shares a personal aversion to sick strangers, highlighting a different perspective on health-related interests.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a mix of agreement and differing views regarding the nature of their interests in skin pathologies. While some find it a valid area of fascination, others question the social acceptability of such interests, leading to a somewhat contested discussion.

Contextual Notes

Participants' interests and reactions vary widely, with some expressing a desire to engage in research while others share personal aversions. The discussion does not resolve the social implications of being fascinated by skin conditions.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in dermatology, psychology of health perceptions, or those exploring personal interests in medical conditions may find this discussion relevant.

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especially nasty skin related conditions. Does that make me weird? I go to dermatlas all the time to look up skin pathologies and find them intriguing. My favorite pics so far come from seborrheic dermatitis.

http://dermatlas.med.jhmi.edu/derm/IndexDisplay.cfm?ImageID=224668234


Click on the pic and you can get a super zoom in view :!)
 
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gravenewworld said:
especially nasty skin related conditions. Does that make me weird? I go to dermatlas all the time to look up skin pathologies and find them intriguing. My favorite pics so far come from seborrheic dermatitis.

http://dermatlas.med.jhmi.edu/derm/IndexDisplay.cfm?ImageID=224668234


Click on the pic and you can get a super zoom in view :!)
Is there anything that you wanted to discuss?
 
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We can discuss how weird he is.
 
And what is it that you find particularly interesting about this skin condition on a 4 month old baby?
Do feel you want to help through research or treating PTs?
 
Being intrigued is not a bad thing. Maybe you can study it and do research in skin diseases?? That way you can find out what's causing it and how to cure it??
 
I had a similar -but lesser- intrigation about photos/videos of people dead/dying. This lasted maybe for 2 months and now it's gone since about 1 month.
However the picture you linked in your post doesn't really intrigate me. I'd be glad to see a video of a dog having rabies and about human skin related illness, I'd like to see how is leprosy. So I might be a little like you in some way even though I wouldn't pass an hour on this.
 
Evo said:
Is there anything that you wanted to discuss?

Pengwuino said:
We can discuss how weird he is.

I would agree with Peng :smile:

I think OP wanted to discuss weird things you like.
 
Lacy33 said:
And what is it that you find particularly interesting about this skin condition on a 4 month old baby?
Do feel you want to help through research or treating PTs?

Yes, it makes me wonder why the immune system does this and what if anything could be done about it. It's why I'm going to study drug delivery!
 
gravenewworld said:
especially nasty skin related conditions. Does that make me weird? I go to dermatlas all the time to look up skin pathologies and find them intriguing. My favorite pics so far come from seborrheic dermatitis.

http://dermatlas.med.jhmi.edu/derm/IndexDisplay.cfm?ImageID=224668234


Click on the pic and you can get a super zoom in view :!)

I guess for every one like you, there's one like me. I have a weird aversion to strangers who are sick. If I'm in line at the grocery store and it's almost my turn, if the person in back of me starts coughing badly I'll jump out of line and go get into another (longer) line.
 
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