Skin Infections

Skin infections typically affect the areas where there is the densest population of sebaceous glands.

What are Fungal Infections (Mycosis)?

Fungal infections can affect skin, hair, nails, and mucosal tissue. The intensity of symptoms depends on the area affected and the duration of the disease. It may present as red or black rashes over the skin, white lesions on the tongue, abnormal vaginal discharge, deformed or discoloured nails, scaling, swelling, or loss of hair on the scalp or beard area.

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Types of
Fungal Infections

There are different types of fungal infections. Some of them are mentioned below:

Athlete’s Foot (Tinea Pedis)
Ringworm (Tinea Corporis)
Tinea Capitis (Scalp)
Onychomycosis (Nail)
Tinea Versicolor
Cutaneous Candidiasis
Tinea Barbae (Beard)

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Treatment for Fungal Infections

The treatment of fungal infections depends on the type of fungus involved. If it is a superficial fungal infection, it might take either a few days or a few months for it to heal. Deep-tissue fungal infections usually take nearly two years to get treated.
Fungal infections are more common in those with a weakened immune system, elevated blood sugar levels, and overuse of antibiotics, steroids, and antiseptics.

The fungi that cause these infections are difficult to eliminate. Prior use of topicals containing steroids will make the treatment even more difficult. Hence, it is always better to consult your dermatologist for effective treatment options.

Though not life-threatening, they can be a source of embarrassment, anxiety, and distress for patients presenting with them. Abuse of creams containing steroids will make the treatment difficult.

Prevention of
Fungal Infections

Some of the recommended ways to prevent fungal infections are:

Bath twice daily.
Keep skin clean and dry.
Air out sneakers.
Avoid wearing wet/damp/tight fitting clothes.
When there are multiple family members affected, every member has to get treated for effective elimination of the organism.
Washed clothes should be dried in the sunlight.
Ironing of clothes, including innerwear, before wearing them.
Avoid using antiseptic soaps or solutions while bathing.
Stick to wearing loose cotton garments.
Avoid sharing beds, linens, and clothing with infected people.

Bacterial Infections

A bacterial infection is the proliferation of a harmful strain of bacteria either on or inside the body. Any part of the body can be affected by a bacterial infection.

Types Of Bacteria Infections

The different types of bacteria that can cause infections are

Staphylococcus
Pseudomonas
Escherichia coli (E. coli)
Streptococcus
Clostridium difficile
Listeria monocytogenes

The most common bacterial skin infections include:

Cellulitis
Absces
Furuncle
Erysipelas
Necrotising Fasciitis
Leprosy (rare)
Boils
Folliculitis causes red, swollen bumps similar to pimples, and it affects the hair follicles. Swimming pools or hot tubs that are not properly treated and cleaned harbour the bacteria that cause folliculitis.
Impetigo is commonly seen in children of preschool age. The bullous form of Impetigo causes large blisters, while the non-bullous form appears with a yellow crust.

Treatment for Bacterial Infections

Topical, oral, or intravenous antibiotics are used to treat bacterial skin infections. However, this depends on the strain that caused the infection. They disrupt the processes necessary for the growth of a bacterial cell and its proliferation. Antibiotics have to be taken exactly as prescribed, failing which, the bacterial infection could get worse.
Note: Avoid using steroid-based preparations and topical antiseptic solutions on the skin to prevent worsening of the condition.

Viral Infections

Despite all the advances in antiviral therapy and the body’s efficient immune system, the viruses that cause common skin infections continue to evade complete destruction.
Commonly encountered contagious viral infections are:

Wart
Molluscum Contagiosum
Varicella Zoster (Chicken pox)
Genital Wart
Herpes Zoster or Shingles (non-contagious)

Since many presenting symptoms overlap, early diagnosis increases the chances for successful treatment, thereby arresting the spread.

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