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
