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What are Bacterial Skin Infections?
Bacterial skin infections are caused by bacteria entering the skin through cuts, scratches, insect bites, or damaged skin. They can affect people of all ages and range from mild infections to more serious conditions requiring prompt medical care.
Impetigo: A highly contagious superficial skin infection, commonly seen in children. It causes red sores that burst and form honey-colored crusts, usually around the nose and mouth.
Cellulitis: A deeper bacterial infection affecting the skin and underlying tissues. It causes redness, swelling, warmth, pain, and may be accompanied by fever.
Erysipelas: A superficial bacterial skin infection with well-defined, raised, bright red areas, most commonly affecting the face or legs.
Folliculitis: An infection or inflammation of hair follicles causing small red or pus-filled bumps, often on the scalp, beard area, chest, back, or thighs.
Furuncle (Boil): A painful, pus-filled lump caused by infection of a hair follicle and surrounding tissue.
Carbuncle: A cluster of interconnected boils that forms a deeper skin infection and may cause fever and general illness.
Redness Swelling Pain or tenderness Warm skin Pus or discharge Crusting Fever (in severe infections)
Face Arms and legs Hands and feet Scalp Neck Armpits Groin Buttocks
Bacterial skin infections are most commonly caused by bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus species. These bacteria can enter the skin through cuts, wounds, insect bites, eczema, or other breaks in the skin.
Cuts or wounds Poor hygiene Diabetes Eczema or other skin diseases Weakened immune system Obesity Close skin-to-skin contact
