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.

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itchy skin
Ringworm: Signs, Symptoms, and Complications
Medically reviewed by Andy Miller, MD
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What You Need to Know About Flagyl
Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD
Female doctor examining senior patients hands
Paronychia: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD
Microbiologist examining an MRSA bacteria on plate
MRSA: Overview and More
Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD
A young Southeast Asian woman is applying moisturizing lotion on hands
9 Common Bacterial Skin Infections
Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD
scalp ringworm microsporum canis
Ringworm: Overview and More
Medically reviewed by Andy Miller, MD
Toe and nail fungus. Woman at a dermatologist.
Athlete's Foot Types and Treatments
Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD
Woman during workout, stretching arm on the beach
Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment of Intertrigo
Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD
The fungus that causes jock itch.
Jock Itch Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments
Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD
A female doctor sits at her desk and chats to an elderly female patient while looking at her test results
Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD
Beauty is as beauty does
Best Treatments for Tinea Versicolor Skin Infection
Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD
Looking down on feet standing on rippled sand
Skin Infection Around Fingernails and Toenails
Medically reviewed by Leah Ansell, MD
Woman applying cream to her arm
Interface Dermatitis (ID) Reaction: Overview and More
Medically reviewed by Jonathan Cluett, MD
Washing hands.
Abscess: Symptoms, Causes, Photos, and Treatment
Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD
A culture of E. coli bacteria.
Types of Cultures Used to Diagnosis Ailments
Medically reviewed by Leah Ansell, MD
Doctor comforting patient in office
Anal or Rectal Abscess: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD
The doctor is examining the patient's feet Doctor dermatologist
How Fungal Nail Infections Are Treated and Diagnosed
Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD
woman scratching her skin on her arm
KOH Prep Test: Uses, Side Effects, Procedure, Results
Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD
lotion
How Ringworm Is Treated
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
Surgeon operating on a patient's toe
Ingrown Nail Surgery: Preparation, Procedure, Recovery
Medically reviewed by Leah Ansell, MD
Ill hospital patient
Septicemia Infection Symptoms and Risks
Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD
First stirring on a bright morning
Symptoms of Fungal and Yeast Infections
Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD
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
Medically reviewed by Leah Ansell, MD
Microscopic image of thrush infection of candidiasis
Candida and Candidiasis
Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD
Female dermatologist Inspecting patient skin moles at clinic
Skin Ulcers: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD
Woman scratching arm
Tinea Versicolor: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD
Doctor looking at a woman's skin
Pityriasis Rosea Appearance and Causes
Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD
Empty hot tub.
Hot Tub Folliculitis: Overview and more
Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD
Woman touching her underarm
Erythrasma Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Medically reviewed by Leah Ansell, MD
Physical therapists are checking patients elbows at the clinic office room.
Carbuncles: Causes and Risk Factors
Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD
Healthcare and medical concept. Female scratching the itch on her hand, cause of itching from Allergy, chemical, allergic to detergent or dishwashing liquid and dermatitis, insect bites, burned, drug, skin diseases. Health problem.
Cellulitis: Overview and More
Medically reviewed by Leah Ansell, MD
American Dog Tick, Dermacentor variabilis, on skin. Found after walking through tall grass in spring, Saskatchewan, Canada
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever Facts and Symptoms
Medically reviewed by Andy Miller, MD
Sick woman taking her temperature
Causes and Treatment of Erysipelas (St. Anthony's Fire)
Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD
Woman applying oil on her legs at the poolside
The 7 Best Toenail Fungus Treatments of 2021
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
Sugar Cubes and Jar
Candida: What to Eat for Better Management
Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD
MRSA bacterial colonies in a petri dish.
Staph and MRSA Infections in Athletes
Medically reviewed by Jonathan Cluett, MD
Young doctor examining a senior patient
Ramsay Hunt Syndrome (Type II): Symptoms and Treatment
Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD
Ringworm Causes
Ringworm: Causes and Risk Factors
Medically reviewed by Andy Miller, MD
Growing old and getting healthy together
Shingles: Coping, Support, and Living Well
Medically reviewed by Andy Miller, MD
A sleeping child with chickenpox
Prevalence of Immunocompromised Kids
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
Getting flu vaccine
Preventing Shingles: Avoidance and Vaccination
Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD
older man with wrist pain talking to doctor
Shingles: Causes and Risk Factors
Medically reviewed by Andy Miller, MD
Older couple relaxing on bed
Caregiving for Someone With Shingles
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
Senior African American man covering his face
Shingles: Signs, Symptoms, and Complications
Medically reviewed by Andy Miller, MD
Doctor showing older woman results on ipad
How Shingles Is Diagnosed
Medically reviewed by Andy Miller, MD
an eye drop dispenser dripping solution
An Overview of Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus
Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD
A doctor discusses a new diagnosis with an older male patient.
How Shingles Is Treated
Medically reviewed by Andy Miller, MD