Preventive Measures for Skin Infections

Leading Colorado Springs Dermatology Doctors/Surgeons Discuss Skin Infections

Four experienced and highly qualified dermatology doctors and surgeons see patients daily for skin infections and other skin disorders at the Skin Cancer & Dermatology Center in Colorado Springs, CO, Pueblo, and Trinidad, CO. Our doctors want to discuss skin infections so you can better understand this illness.

Skin Infections

Skin infections develop due to the following causes:

• Parasitic Skin Infection - lice, bedbugs, scabies, cutaneous larvae
• Viral Skin Infection - smallpox, Mpox, human papillomavirus, herpes, chickenpox, shingles, Epstein-Barr, mononucleosis, cytomegalovirus
• Fungi - grow in warm, moist areas, sweaty feet, closed footwear, sweaty/wet clothes, excess body fat folds, bathing in contaminated water, and sharing personal care items with others who have fungi infection.
• Bacteria - enter through a cut or scratch, weak immune systems, dirty wounds

These infections can range from slight to severe, depending on the cause, if known. They can be in one small area or spread across the body in many different places.

Causes

Skin Cancer & Dermatology Center explains that skin infections have unlimited causes, but a few more common causes are:

• HIV
• Diabetes
• Poor Circulation
• Malnutrition
• Some medications
• Very young or older adults
• Skin folds due to obesity.

If your skin infection is mild, OTC medications may eliminate it. However, if it spreads, is warm, red, or draining, you must seek help from our doctors. You may need stronger medication to get rid of the infection.

Treatment

Treatment depends on the cause of the infection and its severity. Some infections will go away independently or respond to over-the-counter creams, antihistamines, and anti-itch ointments.

If an infection is severe, you may be at risk of complications. If the infection is contagious, our doctor may prescribe oral or IV medications such as antiparasitics, antivirals, antibiotics, or antifungals to eliminate your infection.

Our doctor examines your skin infection to determine its severity and consider your risk for complications before implementing your treatment plan. If our doctors think your infection is severe enough, you may have to go to the hospital for treatment for a few days.

Call Us Today for Your Skin Concerns

Call one of our four doctors at Skin Cancer & Dermatology Center in Colorado Springs, Pueblo, and Trinidad, CO to schedule your skin consultation and appointment for a possible skin infection. If you have had your skin infection for a few days and it is not healing or getting worse, call us immediately to avoid serious complications.

If you want to see one of our esteemed doctors/surgeons for another medical or cosmetic skin issue, we would gladly discuss your goals for brighter, healthier-looking skin.

• Colorado Springs, CO, by calling (719) 574-0310
• Pueblo, CO, by calling (719) 564-5544
• Trinidad, CO, by calling (800) 290-2478

Call today.