Question 1

how can get you get a skin infection?

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Break in skin: Any break in the skin can allow bacteria in. Why do you ask?

Question 2

what are the most common symtoms of a skin infection?

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Depends on bug and: Location of infection. In general bacterial infections  cause pus forming lesions, e.g., boils, cellulitis, skin abscess, infection of burns and other skin disease sites.  Other lesions are impetigo, scalded skin, paronychia etc.  Special cases include, anthrax, tuberculosis, entry lesions of plague and lyme disease; syphilis, and leprosy. Fungal skin infection cause ring worm, athletes foot, etc.

Question 3

what are the common presenting symptoms of skin infection?

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Depends on bug and: Location of infection. In general bacterial infections  cause pus forming lesions, e.g., boils, cellulitis, skin abscess, infection of burns and other skin disease sites.  Other lesions are impetigo, scalded skin, paronychia etc.  Special cases include, anthrax, tuberculosis, entry lesions of plague and lyme disease; syphilis, and leprosy.Fungal skin infection cause ring worm, athletes foot, etc.

Question 4

could i confuse skin infection for herpes?

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Yes: Herpes itself is usually a skin infection. There are many bacteria that can cause skin infection as there are viruses. Fungal infections are also skin infection. It is not always clear to a doc the specific type of organism causing infection. Herpes will often look different when infecting different body parts: fingers, mouth, genitals (different male vs female).

Question 5

how do you get rid of a skin infection?

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What type?: Fungal, bacterial, parasitic, etc?  If depends on the type of skin infection.

Question 6

does vaseline kill skin infection on wound?

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: No, vaseline does not have antibacterial properties, may help in keeping the skin soft. In general best to abstain from using topicals on open wounds unless so recommended by medical staff.

Question 7

what is a skin infection caused by bacteria?

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Cellulitis: Cellulitis is a way of describing a skin infection which is red and streaking up the skin from the wound, bite or or nidus of infection.

Question 8

which type of fungal skin infection could this be?

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Dermatomycosis: Cannot possibly comment on what you may have without seeing it and examining you.  Go and see a doctor.  Good luck.

Question 9

how to tell if it's a spider bite or skin infection?

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Bet on infection: Unless you saw a spider bite you, it's almost always a skin infection.

Question 10

what are the best remedies for fungal skin infection?

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Depends...: ...On the location. Simple athlete's foot & jock itch will often clear with any of the over-the-counter antifungal creams or sprays. More extensive skin involvement usually requires the addition of an oral antifungal (ketoconazole, terbinafine, etc.) if it's on the face, in the scalp, or in toenails or fingernails, topical treatments simply don't work, and oral antifungals are the only way to go.

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