Staph Skin Infections – pictures, types

There are a lot of conditions that can come under the staph skin infection types. Some of them include:

• a red bump or pus-filled blister (folliculitis)
• infected cystic acne or hidradenitis suppurativa or pilonidal cyst
• a boil (furuncle)
• skin scalding (staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome)
• a vesicle, which may burst, crust over (impetigo)
• an infected wound or burn
• erythema (cellulitis)

Also, pus drainage from the lesions is common. Many staph skin infection pictures show what they look like.

The main reason these staph infections are caused is due to the Staphylococcus aureus bacterium. They can also be caused by S. epidermidis and S. saprophyticus in rare cases. Staphylococcus aureus, in staph carriers, is mainly found in the nose or on the skin. The staph skin infection types remain mainly contained at the portal of the entry.

The people most likely to be affected by staph skin infection types are:

• obese people
• newborn baby
• breastfeeding mothers
• people who live in hot climates and crowded areas
• people having surgical wounds and skin injuries
• people with fresh tattoos and piercing
• people having skin, lung and blood diseases
• patients receiving chemotherapy
• people taking oral steroids
• staph carriers

These staph skin infections are pretty contagious in nature. They can get spread by the following conditions:

skin contact with infected person

• sharing razors, towels, and similar equipments
• walking barefoot
• frequent nose-picking and scratching
• Frequent skin contact with publicly used items.

Staph skin infection types

• Folliculitis: They are red bumps or pus-filled blisters that can develop on the hair follicles on the face, neck, scalp and limbs. Pus drainage is common.
• Boils – Skin Abscess: They too are areas where pus gets collected.
• Cystic Acne
• Hidradenitis suppurativa: They are caused in areas where there is a high possibility of sweat accumulation such as armpits.
• Pilonidal cyst: They are caused due to infected hair follicles in the area between the buttocks.
• Cellulitis (Deep Skin Infection): It is a staph skin infection type caused under the skin tissues.
• Impetigo: It is found mainly in pre-school children. It is a crust-forming staph skin infection type.
• Paronychia: It is an infection in the skin folds of the nails.
• Wound staph infection
• Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome (SSSS): They are caused by the toxins released by the S. Aureus bacteria. It is common in children under 5 years of age.

There are various staph skin infection pictures shown.

Treatment of staph skin infection types is possible if proper hygiene is maintained. Also, the doctor needs to be consulted if any of these infections are encountered.

Preventing staph skin infection types

Here are a few steps that you can take:

• Wash your hands regularly
• Avoid nose-picking, scratching and nail biting
• Use electric razors instead of blades
• Wear fresh comfortable airy clothes
• Do not share things such as towels and razors.
• Have regular check-ups in case you have diabetes or dermatitis.

Above all, proper care must be taken.

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