skin infections

Invaded outer layer

Skin infections are conditions where bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites invade the skin and underlying tissue.

They range from minor irritations like athlete's foot to serious conditions requiring medical treatment: The doctor prescribed antibiotics for the skin infection.

Common types include cellulitis, impetigo, ringworm, and staph infections.

Cuts, insect bites, and skin conditions like eczema can create entry points for infection.

Related

open wound · carbuncle · herpes simplex · leishmaniasis · erysipelas · pyoderma · scabies · jock itch · paronychia · furuncle · pus filled · folliculitis · MRSA · abscess · candidiasis · oozing · spreading · staph

Categories
Opposites
body location

skin infectionssepsis

Dangerous inflammatory infection response

meningitis · pneumonia · endocarditis

health status

skin infectionsclear skin

Blemish-free facial surface

skin health

etiology

skin infectionsskin allergies

Hypersensitive dermal immune responses

contact dermatitis · psoriasis · eczema · skin cancer · sunburn

Family

skin, infection

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG