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Skin Infections

There are many types of skin infections. Listed in the navigation in the blue box on the left side of this page are some, for which we have provided a brief overview.

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• Bacterial Infections of the Skin
  • Cellulitis
  • Folliculitis, Boils, and Carbuncles
  • Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome
  • Other Bacterial Skin Infections
  
  
  
• Fungal Infections of the Skin
  • Candidiasis (Yeast Infection)
  • Ringworm
  • Tinea Versicolor
  
  
  
• Viral Infections of the Skin
  • Cold Sores
  • Herpes Zoster (Shingles)
  • Warts
  
  
  
• Parasitic Infections of the Skin
  • Creeping Eruption
  • Lice
  • Scabies

This page was last updated on: February 25, 2008.

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