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Dr. Senthil Sivaprakasam	97%	378	21	1000
Dr. Aftab Matheen	79%	39	35	800
Dr. B.Sindhu Raaghavi	97%	631	12	1200
Dr. K Uma Maheswari	90%	60	24	1000
Dr. Divya K R	100%	7	22	700
Dr. Narayanan A	99%	67	12	750
Dr. Divya Vijayaraghavan	70%	40	21	800
Dr. Snehalatha	92%	679	21	1200
Dr. Ganga Ravikumar	97%	692	36	900
Dr. Aarthi Lakshmanan	92%	1631	23	1250

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Treatment for Skin infections in Chennai

What is a skin infection?

Skin infection happens when viruses, parasites, fungi, or germs such as bacteria enter into the skin and spread. The function of the skin is to protect the body from any of the foreign particles that cause infection. Due to this, the skin itself becomes infected and can have mild to severe symptoms. Mild and moderate infections can be treated with over the counter medications whereas severe infections may require medical care.

What are the different types of skin infections?

Following are different types of skin infections:

Bacterial skin infections: cause red bumps and gradually increase in size.

Boils
Impetigo
Cellulitis
Leprosy
Bacterial folliculitis

Viral skin infections: caused by a virus can range from mild to severe.

Molluscum contagiosum
Shingles (herpes zoster)
Measles
Chickenpox
Warts Hand, foot, and mouth disease

Fungal skin infections: mostly seen in armpit or feet areas of the body. Some of the fungal skin infections are not contagious.

Ringworm
Yeast infection
Athlete’s foot
Oral thrush
Nail fungus
Diaper rash

Parasitic skin infections: can spread into the bloodstream and organs.

Scabies
Lice
Bedbugs
Cutaneous larva migrans

What are the signs and symptoms of skin infections?

Some of the common signs and symptoms of skin infections are:

Redness of the skin
Rash
Pain
Itching
Tenderness

Skin infections can spread into the bloodstream and may become a life-threatening condition. Few of the signs of severe skin infection include:

Blisters
Pus
Sluggish skin
Dark-colored skin
Necrotic skin

Who can treat skin infections?

Dermatologists can treat skin infections. They will examine the infected area and can plan appropriate treatment. Based on the type of skin infection, the treatment course can be modified by the Dermatologist.

How can a skin infection be diagnosed?

A selective way to determine the cause of skin infection is a medical examination. Usually, Dermatologists can evaluate the type of skin infection based on location and appearance.