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 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?
Itching the hand
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
cellulitis woman health scraped-knee knee injury infection bacteria
Rare Complications of Cellulitis: How You Can Prevent Them
Man sitting on bed about to take medication capsules with a glass of water
Timeline of Cellulitis Healing Stages
Cellulitis is a skin infection that can be seen on the arms and legs
Is Cellulitis Contagious? No, Here's Why
Person with white skin and lip, nose, and ear piercings smiles at camera
How to Treat an Infected Lip Piercing
An illustration with a person wiping exercise equipment to prevent the potential spread of MRSA
Difference Between MRSA and Staph Infection
Infected Bug Bite
Infected Bug Bite: What You Should Know
Antifungal foot cream
Antifungal Medications: What You Should Know
itchy hand rash
What Is Tinea Manuum?
Dermatologist Inspecting Patient Skin Moles - stock photo
Is It Skin Cancer or a Fungal Infection?
Woman itching dry skin patch
Psoriasis vs. Ringworm
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?
Candida albicans yeast
Yeast Infection Under the Breast: How to Identify the Rash
Candida albicans yeast
Rashes Caused by Candida Infections
young child with chickenpox
Shingles vs. Chickenpox: How Are They Connected?
Woman breastfeeding
What Is Nipple Thrush?
Female doctor discussing with patient in medical room at hospital
Hidradenitis Suppurativa on Darker Skin
Woman bandaging her injured leg on sofa at home.
What Is Gangrene?
Dermatologist inspecting melanoma
How Ringworm Is Diagnosed
itchy skin
Symptoms of Ringworm
Female doctor examining senior patients hands
An Overview of Paronychia
Microbiologist examining an MRSA bacteria on plate
What Is MRSA?
A young Southeast Asian woman is applying moisturizing lotion on hands
9 Infections That Cause a Bacterial Skin Rash
scalp ringworm microsporum canis
Ringworm: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Toe and nail fungus. Woman at a dermatologist.
How to Treat Different Types of Athlete’s Foot
Woman during workout, stretching arm on the beach
What Is Intertrigo?
The fungus that causes jock itch.
Jock Itch: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments
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
Tinea Versicolor Treatment Options
Looking down on feet standing on rippled sand
Skin Infection Around Fingernails and Toenails
Woman applying cream to her arm
What Is an Interface Dermatitis (ID) Reaction?
Washing hands.
What Is an Abscess?
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?
lotion
Ringworm Treatment Options
Ill hospital patient
Septicemia Infection Symptoms and Risks
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
What Is Candidiasis?
Female dermatologist Inspecting patient skin moles at clinic
What Is a Skin Ulcer?
Tinea versicolor rash: itchy and discolored skin
An Overview of Tinea Versicolor
Doctor looking at a woman's skin
Pityriasis Rosea Appearance and Causes
Empty hot tub.
What Is Hot Tub Folliculitis?
Woman touching her underarm
Overview of Erythrasma Skin Infection
Physical therapists are checking patients elbows at the clinic office room.
Causes and Risk Factors of Carbuncles
Sick woman taking her temperature
What Is Erysipelas (St. Anthony's Fire)?
Sugar Cubes and Jar
What to Eat When You Have Candidiasis
MRSA bacterial colonies in a petri dish.
Staph and MRSA Infections in Athletes
Young doctor examining a senior patient
An Overview of Ramsay Hunt Syndrome
Ringworm Causes
Causes and Risk Factors of Ringworm
Shingles rash on lower side of back
What to Know About Shingles
A healthcare provider touching an senior person's wrist
Shingles Facts and Statistics: What You Need to Know
A person shingles rash on their skin
Eczema vs. Shingles: What Are the Differences?
Person in hospital gown
How Long Does Shingles Last?