Bacterial Skin InfectionsBacterial Skin InfectionsLeprosy

Leprosy is caused by a slow-growing type of bacteria called Mycobacteriumleprae (M. leprae).

Carbuncles

A carbuncle is a red, swollen, and painful cluster of boils that are connected to each other under the skin.

Staph Infection

A staph infection often begins with a little cut, which gets infected with bacteria.

Cellulitis

Cellulitis is a common infection of the skin and the soft tissues underneath.

Impetigo

Impetigo is a highly contagious bacterial skin infection. It can appear anywhere on the body but usually attacks exposed areas.

Boils

A boil is a skin infection that starts in a hair follicle or oil gland.

Pilonidal Cyst and Abscess

A pilonidal cyst occurs at the bottom of the tailbone and can become infected and filled with pus.

Fungal Skin InfectionsFungal Skin InfectionsFungal Skin Infections

Fungal infections of the skin are very common and include athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm, and yeast infections.

Ringworm

Worms don't cause ringworm. Rather, this superficial skin infection, also known as tinea, is caused by fungi called dermatophytes.

Athlete's Foot

Athlete's foot is a common fungal infection, and you don't have to be an athlete to get it.

Candidiasis (Yeast Infection)

Candidiasis is an infection caused by a group of yeast. These fungi live on all surfaces of our bodies.

Sporotrichosis

This mold is found on rose thorns, hay, sphagnum moss, twigs, and soil. Therefore, the infection is more common among gardeners.

Fungal Nail Infections

A fungal nail infection occurs when a fungus attacks a fingernail, a toenail, or the skin under the nail, called the nail bed.

Viral Skin InfectionsViral Skin InfectionsMolluscum Contagiosum

Molluscum contagiosum is a viral skin infection that causes either single or multiple raised, pearl-like bumps on the skin.