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Skin Infections

There are a variety of skin infections which can be

  • Viral – herpes simplex, herpes zoster, molluscum, warts;
  • Bacterial – boils, impetigo, cellulitis; or
  • Fungal – tinea (ring worm), pityriasis versicolor (white spots on the body)
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Treatment Options - Viral Skin Infections

1. Herpes medications

  • Acyclovir
  • Valacyclovir
  • Famciclovir

2. Warts

  • Topical Wart Paints
  • Cryotherapy
  • Heat therapy
  • Cimetidine
  • Contact sensitisation with chemicals
  • Intralesional Bleomycin

3. Molluscum

  • Topical Wart Paints
  • Tape Stripping
  • Needle Deroofing and removal of lesional viral core
  • Cryotherapy

Treatment Options – Bacterial Skin Infections

1. Antiseptics

2. Topical antibiotics

3. Oral antibiotics

Treatment Options – Fungal Skin Infections

1. Tinea medication

  • Topical Anti-Fungal Cream
  • Oral Anti-Fungal Medication – Terbinafine, Griseofulvin, Itraconazole
  • Long Pulse 1064 nm Laser – Suitable for patients who cannot toleration medication or are pregnant

2. Pityriasis versicolor medication

  • Topical Anti-Fungal Lotions or Shampoo – Selenium Sulfide, Zinc Pyrithone, Ketonazole
  • Oral Anti-fungal medication – Itraconazole, Ketoconazole, Fluconazole