Search results for skin infections

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  • Infections in pregnancy that may affect your baby

    Find out about infections that can affect a baby during pregnancy, such as rubella, cytomegalovirus (CMV), hepatitis, HIV and chickenpox.

  • Warts and verrucas

    Warts and verrucas are small lumps on the skin.

  • Lichen planus

    Find out about lichen planus, a non-infectious, itchy rash that can affect many areas of the body.

  • Contact dermatitis

    Read about contact dermatitis, a type of eczema that causes inflammation of the skin when you come into contact with a particular substance.

  • Herpes simplex eye infections

    Find out about herpes simplex eye infections, including what the symptoms are, when and where to get medical help and how they're treated.

  • Insect bites and stings

    Find out about some of the most common insect bites and stings, how to treat them and when to get help.

  • Scarlet fever

    Find out about scarlet fever, including the symptoms, what to do if you or your child has it, how it's treated, how long it lasts and how it's spread.

  • Thrush

    Thrush – also known as candida, candidosis or candidiasis – is a yeast infection caused by the Candida species of fungus, usually Candida albicans.

  • Conjunctivitis

    Conjunctivitis is where your eyes are red and sore. Read about what causes conjunctivitis, how to prevent it and how to treat it.

  • Ingrown hairs

    Find out about ingrown hairs, what the symptoms are, how you can treat and prevent them yourself, and what treatments you can get from your GP.