What are Skin infections in children and their symptoms: Dr. DB Sharma
What are skin infections in children? Infections of the skin are a frequent childhood ailment. A skin infection can occur anywhere on the body, including in or near the mouth. Skin infections can be caused by bacteria, viruses, fungus, or yeast. TYPES OF SKIN INFECTIONS: abscesses and boils Cuts scratches, and grazes caused by cellulitis eczema impetigo Bites by insects ringworm scabies skin diseases caused by fungi Types of infections and Symptoms: Infections of the skin are caused by bacteria. Cellulitis is a bacterial skin infection. This can infect any part of the body's surface skin and underlying tissues. It usually begins with a cut or scratch. Impetigo. In children, this causes blisters or scaling on the face, neck, hands, and diaper area. Paronychia. A bacterial infection of the epidermis around a fingernail causes this condition. Skin diseases are caused by fungi. Infections of the skin caused by fungi include: Paronychia. This is a fun