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Skin Infection
What is skin infection?
Skin infections can be caused by bacteria, viruses or fungi. Skin infestations can be caused by parasites. Here are some common skin infections in adults and children.
Viral infections
Molluscum contagiosum
Molluscum contagiosum is a viral skin infection that involves the outer layer of skin, causing tiny white bumps. The centre of the bump may have a depression filled with white material. Molluscum is contagious and infants and toddlers are more likely to be infected with molluscum. Molluscum contagiosum may be treated by freezing, pricking, freezing or applying a medicated cream.
Molluscum contagiosum is a viral skin infection that involves the outer layer of skin, causing tiny white bumps. The centre of the bump may have a depression filled with white material. Molluscum is contagious and infants and toddlers are more likely to be infected with molluscum. Molluscum contagiosum may be treated by freezing, pricking, freezing or applying a medicated cream.
Viral warts
Warts are caused by the human papillomavirus that infects the outer layer of the skin. The most common type of wart is a raised, rough bump which commonly appears on the hands and feet. Warts can appear on any part of the body, including the face. There are many types of treatment for warts. Common treatment options include freezing, laser treatment or topical medication.
Warts are caused by the human papillomavirus that infects the outer layer of the skin. The most common type of wart is a raised, rough bump which commonly appears on the hands and feet. Warts can appear on any part of the body, including the face. There are many types of treatment for warts. Common treatment options include freezing, laser treatment or topical medication.
Shingles
Shingles is a painful blistering rash caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox, known as the varicella-zoster virus. After a person has had chickenpox, the virus remains dormant in some of the nerves. The virus can reactivate, multiply and move along the nerve fibres to the area of skin supplied by those nerves, resulting in shingles. The first symptom is usually a burning pain or tingling sensation in an area of the skin. Redness of the skin and blisters will then appear. Oral antiviral treatment can make the rash of shingles clear faster and can reduce unpleasant symptoms like pain or itch along the area supplied by the affected nerve.
Shingles is a painful blistering rash caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox, known as the varicella-zoster virus. After a person has had chickenpox, the virus remains dormant in some of the nerves. The virus can reactivate, multiply and move along the nerve fibres to the area of skin supplied by those nerves, resulting in shingles. The first symptom is usually a burning pain or tingling sensation in an area of the skin. Redness of the skin and blisters will then appear. Oral antiviral treatment can make the rash of shingles clear faster and can reduce unpleasant symptoms like pain or itch along the area supplied by the affected nerve.
Bacterial infections
Impetigo
Impetigo is a bacterial infection of the skin. It is more common in people with eczema. Impetigo can appear as painful sores with yellow crusts stuck to the skin. It appears commonly on the face and limbs but can develop anywhere. Impetigo can be treated with oral antibiotics.
Impetigo is a bacterial infection of the skin. It is more common in people with eczema. Impetigo can appear as painful sores with yellow crusts stuck to the skin. It appears commonly on the face and limbs but can develop anywhere. Impetigo can be treated with oral antibiotics.
Fungal infections
Ringworm
Ringworm is a common term for superficial fungal infection of the skin which appears as scaly, red, round patches with a tendency to form rings. It commonly affects the soles, toe webs, groin and buttocks. Fungal infection of the feet is also known as athlete’s foot. Rarely, ringworm can affect the scalp and may cause hair loss. Ringworm can be effectively treated with topical and oral antifungal medication.
Ringworm is a common term for superficial fungal infection of the skin which appears as scaly, red, round patches with a tendency to form rings. It commonly affects the soles, toe webs, groin and buttocks. Fungal infection of the feet is also known as athlete’s foot. Rarely, ringworm can affect the scalp and may cause hair loss. Ringworm can be effectively treated with topical and oral antifungal medication.
Parasitic infestation
Scabies
Scabies is an itchy skin condition that can present as red bumps, particularly on the hands, skin folds, genitalia and buttocks. The condition is caused by the scabies mite, which is not visible to the naked eye and can only be seen with the help of a microscope. It is transmitted from humans during close contact and often occurs within families. Scabies can be treated with topical medication.
Scabies is an itchy skin condition that can present as red bumps, particularly on the hands, skin folds, genitalia and buttocks. The condition is caused by the scabies mite, which is not visible to the naked eye and can only be seen with the help of a microscope. It is transmitted from humans during close contact and often occurs within families. Scabies can be treated with topical medication.
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