Search results for skin infections

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• Chickenpox

  Find out more about chickenpox, an infection that's spread easily and causes an itchy, spotty rash.

• Acne - Diagnosis

  Your GP will be able diagnosis acne by looking at your skin. This will involve examining your face, chest and back for the different types of spot.

• Osteomyelitis

  Find out about osteomyelitis, including who's most at risk of getting it, what the symptoms are, what to do if you think you have it, and how it's treated.

• Typhus

  Find out about typhus, including how you get it, how to avoid getting it, what the symptoms are, where to get medical help, and how it's treated.

• Lichen sclerosus

  Read about lichen sclerosus, a skin condition that mainly affects the skin of the genitals. Find out about symptoms, causes, treatments and when to see a GP.

• Boils

  Read more about boils and carbuncles, which are red, painful lumps on the skin that are usually caused by a bacterial infection.

• Nappy rash

  Find out what causes nappy rash and how you can treat it yourself and prevent it from coming back.

• Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS)

  Find out about hidradenitis suppurativa, a painful, long-term skin condition that causes abscesses and scarring on the skin.

• Pityriasis rosea

  Find out about pityriasis rosea, including what the symptoms are and what to do if it's uncomfortable or itchy.

• Kidney infection

  Find out about kidney infection (pyelonephritis), a type of urinary tract infection, including it's symptoms, treatments and when to get medical help.