What is a skin infection?
Your skin is the largest organ of your body. Its function is to protect
your body from infection. Sometimes the skin itself becomes infected. Skin
infections are caused by a wide variety of germs, and symptoms can vary from
mild to serious.
1. Bacterial skin infections
Bacterial skin infections often begin as small, red bumps that
slowly increase in size. Some bacterial infections are mild and easily treated
with topical antibiotics, but other infections require an oral antibiotic.
Viral skin infections are caused by a virus. These infections
range from mild to severe.
3. Fungal skin infections
These types of skin infections are caused by a fungus and are most likely to develop in damp
areas of the body, such as the feet or armpit. Some fungal infections aren’t
contagious, and these infections are typically non-life-threatening.
4. Parasitic skin infection
These types of skin infections are caused by a parasite. These infections can spread beyond
the skin to the bloodstream and organs. A parasitic infection isn’t life-threatening
but can be uncomfortable.
Comments
Post a Comment