
14/04/2024
A skin infection is a condition where harmful microbes such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites enter the skin and cause an inflammatory response. There are various causes of skin infections.
COMMON TYPES OF SKIN INFECTIONS
👉Cellulitis (Boils)
👉Impetigo (heat)
👉Fungal infections like ringworm or athlete's foot
👉Viral infections like herpes or chickenpox, 👉Parasitic infections like scabies or lice infestation.
BASIC SYMPTOMS OF SKIN INFECTIONS ARE:
✅Redness
✅Swelling
✅Itching
✅Pain
✅Blisters
✅Sores
✅Rashes
EFFECT OF SKIN INFECTION
🔺They can cause discomfort
🔺Pain and Itching
🔺In severe cases, they may result in complications such as abscess formation, the spread of infection to other parts of the body, or systemic infection.
🔺Skin infections can also have psychological effects, causing self-consciousness, embarrassment, or anxiety, especially if they occur on visible areas of the body.