Search results for skin infections

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• Staph infection

  Find out more about some of the main types of staph infections, including how they're spread and how they're treated.

• Impetigo

  Find out about impetigo, a contagious skin infection that's not usually serious. Read about the symptoms, when to get medical help, treatments and prevention.

• Cellulitis

  Cellulitis is a potentially serious infection in the deeper layers of your skin. Find out about the symptoms, causes, treatments and possible complications.

• Ringworm

  Find out about ringworm, including what the symptoms are, where to get medical help, how it’s treated, and how to stop it spreading.

• Scabies

  Find out about scabies, including symptoms, causes and treatments.

• Skin abscess

  Find out about skin abscesses, including how they look and feel, what treatment you may need, and what causes them.

• Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)

  Find out more about sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including possible symptoms, common types of STI and when to go to a sexual health clinic.

• MRSA

  Find out about MRSA, which is a bacteria that usually lives harmlessly on the skin but can cause a serious infection if it gets inside the body.

• Vaginitis

  Find out about vaginitis, including information about symptoms, when to see a GP, causes and treatment.

• Ear infections

  NHS information about ear infections, which are very common, particularly in children. Find out how to ease the symptoms yourself and when to get medical help.