Fungal, Bacterial, and Viral Skin Infections

Fungal, bacterial, and viral skin infections can range from minor to more serious. Learn about symptoms and treatments that can address these concerns.
A healthcare provider examines a child
What Is Scalded Skin Syndrome and What Causes It?
A doctor examines the x-rays of a tuberculosis (TB) patient at a TB clinic
Should You Be Worried About the Tuberculosis Outbreak in Kansas?
A carbuncle on a person's arm
What Is a Carbuncle? Symptoms, Treatment, and More
what is valley fever
A Dust-Borne Fungal Disease Is on the Rise as California Faces Worsening Drought
bandage on person's arm
How to Identify and Treat a Furuncle (Boil)
Doctor talking to older male patient
Skin Infections: Everything You Need to Know
Bare foot with onycholysis on a toenail after damaging with tight shoes or using gel-lacquer.
Early-Stage Toenail Fungus Symptoms and Treatment
A woman applying cream to her skin
Belly Button Yeast Infection: What to Know
Close up image of caregiver changing a baby's diaper
Soothing Diaper Rash Treatments That Work
Candida fungi illustration
What Are the Symptoms of a Candida Auris Infection?
Tinea versicolor rash (itchy for some people)
Tinea Versicolor: Everything You Need to Know
Soaking feet for nail infection
Nail Infection (Paronychia): Everything You Need to Know
Person applying iodine or betadine antiseptic on a cut finger
Betadine vs. Iodine: What’s the Difference?
A person examines their face in a mirror
How to Get Rid of a Boil
Man standing in shower with towel around waist
Boils on Buttocks: Why They Keep Coming Back
How Long After Taking Amoxicillin Can You Drink Alcohol?
Should You Avoid Drinking Alcohol When Taking Amoxicillin?
How Long Is Amoxicillin Good For?
How Long Is Amoxicillin Good For?
How Quickly Does Fluconazole Work?
How Quickly Does Fluconazole Work?
A person checks their scalp in a mirror
Pimples on the Scalp and How to Get Rid of Them
Ringworm marking on the skin
What Is Tinea Corporis?
Child scratching head at fast food restaurant
What Is Tinea Capitis?
A dermatologist examines a toenail affected by a fungus.
Nail Psoriasis vs. Fungus: What Are the Differences?
Healthcare provider looking at someone's foot.
What to Know About Fungal Infections
Patient scratching impetigo skin condition on arm.
Can Stress Cause Impetigo in Adults?
A person scratching their hands because of tinea manuum
Can You Get Athlete’s Foot on Your Hands?
Woman with itchy hand due to a fungal infection.
Fungal Skin Infections: Types, Treatment, and Prevention
An illustration of a person examining their healing cellulitis on their thigh.
Signs That Cellulitis Is Healing
Person with white skin and lip, nose, and ear piercings smiles at camera
Infected Lip Piercing Symptoms and Care
An illustration with a person wiping exercise equipment to prevent the potential spread of MRSA
Difference Between MRSA and Staph Infection
Antifungal foot cream
Antifungal Medications: What You Should Know
Dermatologist Inspecting Patient Skin Moles - stock photo
Is It Skin Cancer or a Fungal Infection?
A close up of a woman with ringworm fungal lesions on her head near her ear
Eczema, Ringworm, and Psoriasis: How to Tell Them Apart
Man with fire crotch highlighted
What Are Jock Itch Blisters?
Foods with live cultures and fruits/vegetables, avoid antibiotics if possible, facial cleanser, probiotics(Tips to Prevent a Fungal Rash on Your Face)
What Causes a Fungal Rash on Your Face?
Woman breastfeeding
What Is Nipple Thrush?
Woman bandaging her injured leg on sofa at home.
What Is Gangrene?
Dermatologist inspecting melanoma
How Ringworm Is Diagnosed
what does ringworm look like
What Does Ringworm Look Like?
Microbiologist examining an MRSA bacteria on plate
What Is MRSA?
A young Southeast Asian woman is applying moisturizing lotion on hands
Types of Bacterial Skin Infections and How to Treat Them
scalp ringworm microsporum canis
Ringworm Causes, Signs on Different Skin Tones, and Treatment
Toe and nail fungus. Woman at a dermatologist.
Severe Athlete’s Foot: Symptoms, Risk Factors, Treatment
Woman during workout, stretching arm on the beach
What Is Intertrigo? Causes and Treatment
The fungus that causes jock itch.
Jock Itch: Causes and How to Get Rid of It Fast
A female doctor sits at her desk and chats to an elderly female patient while looking at her test results
Hidradenitis Suppurativa (Acne Inversa) Overview
Beauty is as beauty does
What is the Best Treatment for Tinea Versicolor?
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Skin Infection Around Fingernails and Toenails
Woman applying cream to her arm
What Is an Interface Dermatitis (ID) Reaction?
Washing hands.
Causes of an Abscess and Treatments
A culture of E. coli bacteria.
How Cultures Are Used to Diagnose a Multitude of Ailments
Doctor comforting patient in office
An Overview of Anal or Rectal Abscess
woman scratching her skin on her arm
What Is a KOH Prep Test?
First stirring on a bright morning
Varieties of Fungal and Yeast Infections
Woman relaxing in a hot tub pool during weekend days of relax and spa in a luxury place during travel vacations.
Folliculitis, Furuncles, and Carbuncles Skin Infections
Microscopic image of thrush infection of candidiasis
Candidiasis Infections
Female dermatologist Inspecting patient skin moles at clinic
Skin Ulcers: Causes, Types, and Treatment
Doctor looking at a woman's skin
Pityriasis Rosea vs. Ringworm: Symptoms, Types, and Treatment
Empty hot tub.
Hot Tub Rash Information
Woman touching her underarm
Erythrasma: What It Looks Like and How to Get Rid of It
Sick woman taking her temperature
What Is Erysipelas (St. Anthony's Fire)?