Jessica Knowles | 
08 23rd, 2010| 
The human body acts as a natural host to a number of bacterial species that inhabit your skin in the form of normal flora. Streptococcus pyogenes and Staphylococcus aureus are bacterial forms that are responsible for a wide range of skin infections. Skin infections caused by bacteria are very common and can range in severity from being minor annoyances to downright fatal. Some of the factors that can expose you to bacterial skin infections include pre-existing skin problems, minor trauma, impaired host immunity as well as poor hygiene. If you have a rash that might be the sign of a bacterial infection, read on to know more about some of the common forms of bacterial skin infection.
Ringworm (Tinea corporis)
Ringworm occurs in the form of ring-shaped scaly red patches on the feet, hands or the upper half of the body. Do not use topical cortisone creams as ringworm treatment because they can change the appearance and worsen the condition of the rash. You are likely to contract ringworm if you have suppressed immunity; play contact sports or similar recreational activities; have a genetic predisposition to fungal skin infections or if your parents have ever had this kind of infection. An important but uncommon variant of ringworm is a condition known as Majocchi granuloma – characterized by a cluster of small bumps that sometimes resemble warts. This can occur when the fungus implants itself in or around your hair follicle when you shave your legs.
