Skin Infections & Infestations

Find Skin Infections & Infestations

Warts

Warts are non-cancerous, benign growths on the skin that are caused by infection from viruses

Tinea Versicolor

Tinea versicolor, also called pityriasis versicolor, is a common skin infection caused by the overgrowth

Tinea

Tinea refers to a group of fungal infections which can affect the skin, hair, and

Shingles (Herpes Zoster)

Shingles is a rash caused by the reactivation of the chickenpox virus (also known as

Scabies

Scabies is an intensely itchy rash caused by an infestation with a burrowing mite called

Oral Herpes (Herpes Simplex Labialis, Cold Sores, Fever Blisters)

A cold sore is a blister or a cluster of blisters that typically form on

Molluscum Contagiosum

Molluscum, or molluscum contagiosum, is a common viral skin infection caused by the molluscum contagiosum

Lyme Disease

Lyme disease is a tick-borne illness caused by the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi. It is transmitted

Lice

Lice are tiny insects that live on human hair and clothing fibers and can be

Impetigo

Impetigo is a common bacterial skin infection that typically affects young children. It is most

Genital Herpes

Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted infection caused by an infection with the herpes simplex

Cellulitis

Cellulitis is a common bacterial infection of the deeper structures of the skin. The infection

Candidiasis

Candidiasis is an infection caused by the yeast Candida. Candida skin infections (cutaneous candidiasis) can

Boil/Furuncle

A boil, also known as a furuncle, is a painful, pus-filled bump that results from