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Skin Infections That Can Need Medical Care

Skin infections can be alarming sign of your internal health conditions. Recurrent occurrence of boils means you may have high blood sugar. You must not ignore these skin diseases as they can spread and cause a severe infection.

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These skin diseases apart from spoiling your beauty can be life threatening if proper medication and doctor's help is not sought. Avoid using cosmetic products and make-up on your skin if you are having any skin infections. They may aggravate your the condition and there will be permanent scars on your face.

These infections can spread from one person to another so avoid using other persons personal items such as make-up produces, towels, bedding, clothes etc.

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Medical care is important for these skin disease otherwise they can spread. Have a look at some skin infections that can spoil your beauty.

Shingles

Shingles

It is medically known as Herpes zoster and is caused by a viral infection. It can spread from person to person and is a painful condition. You must visit a doctor immediately else they can spread on your skin.

Skin Rashes

Skin Rashes

They are caused by skin allergies or infection. You can put ice to relieve the itching or have a anti allergy medicine such as cetrizine after doctor's advice only.

Bug Bites

Bug Bites

First wash the bite area with soap and water to remove germs from your skin. Later apply a calamine lotion. It will have a soothing effect and will relieve itching.

Ringworm

Ringworm

It is caused by fungal infection. You need to test your blood sugar levels if is occurs repeatedly. You can apply an anti-fungal cream or powder over it.

Boils

Boils

They are caused by skin infection or hair follicle infection. It is mostly caused by bacterial infection. You must check your blood sugar level if they are recurrent. You need to have antibiotics after consulting a doctor.

Hives

Hives

It is medically known as urticaria. In this skin condition there is swelling, itching and redness. Hives may be caused by allergies due to some food items, side effect of some medications. It may be also caused by skin friction, sun rays and some clothings. You must visit a doctor as it may cause internal swelling and can be threatening.

Eczema

Eczema

It is also called dermatitis and is an inflammatory condition of skin. There is itching, redness, skin papules, oozing of fluid and skin crusting. You must visit a doctor. To relieve the symptoms you can apply a paste of basil leaves and a moisturiser.

Story first published: Monday, June 8, 2015, 18:26 [IST]
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