Other Bacterial Skin Infections Johns Hopkins Medicine COVID-19 Updates Masks are required inside all of our care facilities. We are vaccinating all eligible patients. Learn more: Vaccines, Boosters & Additional Doses Testing Patient Care Visitor Guidelines Coronavirus Email Alerts Find more COVID-19 testing locations on Maryland.gov. CloseSearch Submit Search Popular Searches coronavirus careers medical records map insurance accepted telemedicine Menu Health Other Bacterial Skin Infections Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Share on Pinterest Share via Email Print this Page What are some common types of bacterial skin infections Below are common bacterial skin infections. Infection Symptoms Treatment Erysipelas A skin infection most often caused by hemolytic streptococci. This condition usually affects the face or legs. In rare cases it affects an area that was injured or where the skin is cut. Many people have a fever or flu-like symptoms. Symptoms may include: Shiny, red, raised rash Small blisters Enlarged and tender lymph nodes Treatment may include: Antibiotics Erythrasma A bacterial skin infection of the top layers of skin, more common in the tropics. This is caused by C. minutissimum bacteria. This condition mainly affects obese adults and people with diabetes. This condition usually appears in areas on the body where skin touches skin, such as under the breast and in the groin area. Symptoms may include irregular pink patches that turn into brown scales. Treatment may include: Antibiotics put on the skin or taken by mouth The infection may return, needing another treatment. Impetigo A skin infection, caused by a streptococcal or staphylococci infection. Symptoms include pus-filled blisters or pustules. Blisters can range in size from peas to large rings. There is often oozing honey-colored liquid and yellowish scabs. Impetigo tends to occur on the face, arms, or legs. Impetigo is most common in children. It is very contagious. But symptoms usually don't affect the whole body. Getting treatment right away may help prevent impetigo from infecting deeper layers of skin. Treatment often includes antibiotics put on the skin or taken by mouth. Paronychia A skin infection around a fingernail or toenail. This infection can be caused by a break in the skin from a hangnail, manicure, fingernail biting, or other chronic irritation. Symptoms may include: Pain Pus-filled abscess Treatment may include: Using hot compresses Soaking in warm water Cutting the abscess to drain the pus Taking antibiotics If caused by a fungus, using antifungal cream or another antifungal medicine The symptoms of bacterial skin infections may look like other skin conditions. Always see your healthcare provider for a diagnosis. Find a Doctor Specializing In: Atopic Dermatitis Allergic Rashes Allergic Contact Dermatitis Pediatric Dermatology Dermatomyositis Dermatology Dermatoimmunology Dermabrasion See More At Another Johns Hopkins Member Hospital: Howard County General Hospital Sibley Memorial Hospital Suburban Hospital Find a Treatment Center Dermatology Find Additional Treatment Centers at: Howard County General Hospital Sibley Memorial Hospital Suburban Hospital Related Keratosis Pilaris Other Dermatitis Conditions Erythema Nodosum Viral Infections of the Skin Request an Appointment Find a Doctor Find a Doctor See More Related Rashes and Inflammation Keratosis Pilaris Rashes and Inflammation Other Dermatitis Conditions Rashes and Inflammation Erythema Nodosum Related Topics