Skin Infections
As a dermatology clinic, our specialists’ goals are to diagnose, treat and educate patients in regard to a broad range of skin problems. Our commitment to you is superior and ethical dermatological medical care with state-of-the-art technology, ensuring all of our patients are given access to the best solutions for their specific skin conditions.
A wide range of skin infections are treated at Ocean Skin and Vein Institute:
Bacterial Infections
Bacterial skin infections develop when bacteria enter through small breaks in the skin or hair follicles, which are the result of punctures, surgeries, scrapes, insect bites, wounds, preexisting skin disorders, or scrapes. Treatment for bacterial infections can be from topical ointments and antibiotics.
Fungal Infections
Fungal infections can occur anywhere on the body; these infections can cause uncomfortable symptoms such as itchy rashes or peeling skin.
Herpes
Herpes is a common viral infection, many people that get the virus that causes herpes may not see or feel anything. If you have ever had a fever, blister, or cold sore, you have picked up the herpes simplex virus.
Herpes Zoster
Herpes Zoster (also known as Shingles) is a painful rash that develops on one side of the body or face. This rash consists of blisters that usually scab over 7 to 10 days and clear up within 2 to 4 weeks. Early treatment of shingles can result in a shorter course of the condition.
