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Skin infections

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The skin, the first line of defense, helps protect you from germs, but sometimes it can get infected by them.

Some common types of skin infections are:

1. Bacterial: Cellulitis and impetigo. Staphylococcal infections can also affect the skin.

2. Viral: Shingles, warts, and herpes simplex

3. Fungal: Athlete's foot and yeast infections

4. Parasitic: Body lice, head lice, and scabies

Treatment of skin infections depends on the cause.

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