Take note of the 10 common bacterial skin infections

Human skin is the "living ground" of many species of bacteria, even fungi and parasites. Normally, these bacteria do not cause disease, but when the conditions are right, they increase toxicity and cause infections.

Bacterial skin infections are quite common, with varying degrees. The main culprits cause these diseases are staphylococci (staphylococcus) and streptococcus (streptococcus). Each disease will have different morphology, depending on the location, type of bacteria and the age of the patient. To help you understand more about bacterial skin infections, aFamilyToday Health has listed the 10 most common diseases through the following sharing.

1. Cellulitis

Cellulitis is an infection of the skin and soft tissue under the skin caused by staph bacteria. The disease is characterized by a sudden, painful, swollen red area of ​​the skin, the surface may be blistering. For treatment, your doctor will give you antibiotics for 5-10 days or possibly 14 days.

The cause is usually group A streptococcus. An infection can occur even if the skin is normal, but it is more likely that if your skin is damaged. According to the CDC Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (USA), there are 5 risks of spreading staph bacteria:

Living in a crowded environment

Constantly in skin-skin contact with others

Skin damage

Contact with contaminated surfaces

Sanitation is not clean.

Therefore, to prevent this disease, you need to pay attention to keep the body hygienic, regularly wash your hands, wash with antibacterial soap.

2. Ringing inflammation (Erysipelas)

Seborrheic is an infection of the skin deep to the dermis. The disease is usually caused by Group A bacteria Streptococcus and can be seen in both children and adults. According to statistics, 20% of cases of this disease will have symptoms appear on the face.

Its symptoms are similar to cellulitis, but the disease affects many different layers of skin. When there is inflammation, blistering, red, swollen, hot skin. For treatment, antibiotics are often given.

3. Folliculitis

Folliculitis is a relatively common infection. The disease usually affects parts of the body such as the facial hair, arms, back, buttocks and legs. Initially, you will see red spots or pimples with hair in the center. However, as the disease progresses, they spread to other parts of the body.

Folliculitis is not dangerous, but it often causes itching, pain, discomfort and loss of appearance. In severe cases, it can cause hair loss and scarring.

In mild cases, this type of skin infection can go away on its own after 2 weeks. If the affected area becomes red, swollen, hot, painful, or begins to spread, see your doctor to see you and your doctor can recommend appropriate treatment.

4. Folliculitis caused by a hot bath

Hot tub folliculitis is an inflammation of the follicles caused by the bacteria Pseudomonas Aeruginosa. This bacteria is often found in polluted water areas, hot tubs, water slides, etc. Young children are more likely to get sick than adults because their skin is vulnerable.

Symptoms of the disease are red, painful, pus-like bumps that appear on the skin after 2 days of soaking in a hot bath. The disease will go away on its own without treatment. However, if the symptoms are severe, you should see your doctor to be prescribed an antimicrobial medication by your doctor.

5. Boils

Furunculosis is an infection that usually occurs deep inside the skin and is usually caused by the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus entering the hair follicle. The most obvious symptom of a boil is a red mass on the face, chest or neck that is painful and filled with pus. The size of this red nodule can range from a small pea to a medium-sized mushroom. For treatment, your doctor may prescribe an oral or topical antibiotic. In addition, you should also use antibacterial soap to clean the infected area.

6. Junior (Carbuncle)

Junior , also known as staph skin infection is a skin infection characterized by small, pus-filled tumors that can be painful to touch. These tumors can range in size from a lentil to a medium-sized mushroom. This disease is usually caused by Staphylococcus aureus bacteria and often occurs in wet parts such as nose, mouth, thighs, armpits ...

For treatment, your doctor will give you an antibiotic that can be taken by mouth or applied to the skin. In addition, you should also use more soap, antibacterial shower gel for daily cleaning and bathing.

7. Impetigo

Impetigo is a skin infection caused by Streptococcus or Staphylococcus. This disease is very contagious and common in young children. It is characteristic of the disease that red, watery sores appear on the skin around the nose and mouth. These sores quickly rupture, drain, then form a yellow-brown crust above.

If not treated in time, the disease can spread to other parts of the body, more serious can lead to sepsis. For the treatment, the doctor will give the child an antibiotic ointment or cream to apply directly to the infected skin.

8. Erythrasma's Disease

Erythrasma is a skin infection caused by the bacteria Corynebacterium Minutissimum. The main symptom of the disease is reddish-brown scaly pimples in wet or damp areas such as armpits, groin, between toes or folds (under the breasts), causing itching.

For treatment, your doctor may prescribe erythromycin gel or the antibiotic erythromycin. In addition, during treatment, you should also regularly clean the infected area with soap or shower gel containing antibacterial silver ions.

9. Inflammation of purulent sweat glands

Viêm tuyến mồ hôi mưng mủ (tên khoa học là Hidradenitis Suppurativa) là một bệnh nhiễm trùng da mạn tính thường xuất hiện ở những vùng da có tuyến mồ hôi tiết mùi của cơ thể như nách, háng, mông, da đầu hoặc thậm chí là dưới bầu vú. Đặc trưng của bệnh là những nốt sưng đau, dẫn tới tụ mủ ở những vùng da kể trên trong thời gian dài. Khi những nốt này vỡ, mủ có thể chảy ra và để lại sẹo. Theo thống kê, loại viêm da này xuất hiện nhiều ở nữ giới hơn là nam giới và thường xuất hiện sau tuổi dậy thì.

Currently the disease can be treated with a combination of antibiotics, steroid injections, hormones and immunosuppressants such as Humira (adalimumab). To prevent illness, you should keep a healthy lifestyle, maintain a healthy weight, wash your hands and keep your body clean with antibacterial silver ion soap or shower gel before eating and after using the bathroom. When you find any suspicious signs, you should see your doctor early.

10. Methicillin-resistant staph infection (MRSA)

Methicillin-resistant staph infection (MRSA) is a disease caused by staph bacteria. This type of bacteria may be resistant to certain antibiotics used to treat normal staph infections. If left untreated, the staph bacteria can penetrate deeply into the body, causing infections of the bones, joints, blood sugar, heart valves and lungs.

This disease is usually spread mainly through the skin. Initially, you will see small red lumps on the skin like pimples with symptoms such as chest tightness, shortness of breath, fatigue, fever, headache chills ... Depending on your condition. some antibiotics may be prescribed, such as (Bactrim) sulfamethoxazole, Cleocin (clindamycin), trimethoprim, and rifampin.

aFamilyToday Health hopes that through this article, you have got useful information about 10 common bacterial skin infections. From there, you will have effective prevention methods.

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