Summary: Your skin helps protect you from germs, but sometimes it can get infected by them. Some common types of skin infections are: (1) Bacterial: Cellulitis and impetigo. Staphylococcal infections can also affect the skin;(2) Viral: Shingles, warts, and herpes simplex;(3) Fungal: Athlete's foot and yeast infections;(4) Parasitic: Body lice, head lice, and scabies. More >> Less >>

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https://medlineplus.gov/skininfections.html