Bacterial, Fungal and Viral Infections
Bacterial infections can be of various types like folliculitis, furuncle, carbuncle, cellulitis, ecthyma etc. Viral infections include chicken pox, herpes zoster, herpes infections, molluscum contagiosum, viral warts, hand-foot mouth disease etc. Fungal infections are the commonest infections of the skin they include various types of Tinea’s (Ring worm), candidiasis, tinea versicolor, mycetoma etc.
Since skin conditions require individual treatment, our dermatologists prescribe topical and oral antifungal drugs as well as recommend special approaches. We also offer advice concerning further management to avoid future relapse and measures towards skin health. Whether you are diagnosing a simple or complicated fungus infection, we provide optimum treatment available for you in JP Nagar.
Proper diagnosis and management is essential for the cure of these infections.
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. Mild infections may be treatable with over-the-counter medications and home remedies, whereas other infections may require medical attention.
The following are three different types of skin infections:
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. Different types of bacterial skin infections include: cellulitis, impetigo, boils, leprosy.
2. Viral skin infections
Viral skin infections are caused by a virus. These infections range from mild to severe. Different types of viral infections include: shingles (herpes zoster), chickenpox, Molluscum contagiosum, warts, measles, hand, foot, and mouth disease.
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. Different types of fungal infections are: athlete’s foot, yeast infection, ringworm, nail fungus, oral thrush, diaper rash.
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Skin infections can be classified into three main types: bacterial, viral, and fungal infections.
Bacterial skin infections are caused by bacteria and often begin as small, red bumps that grow in size. Mild bacterial infections can be treated with topical antibiotics, while more serious ones may require oral antibiotics. Examples of bacterial skin infections include cellulitis, impetigo, boils and erythrasma.
Viral skin infections are caused by viruses and can range from mild to severe. Some common viral skin infections include shingles (herpes zoster), chickenpox, molluscum contagiosum, warts, measles, and hand, foot, and mouth disease.
Fungal skin infections are caused by fungi and are more likely to develop in damp areas of the body, like the feet or armpits. These infections are often non-life-threatening but most of them are contagious. Common fungal infections include athlete’s foot, yeast infections, ringworm, nail fungus, oral thrush, and diaper rash.
Proper diagnosis and management are crucial for effectively treating skin infections and ensuring a complete cure.