SKIN INFECTIONS

MACULAR RASHES
DISEASE CAUSATIVE LABORATORY TREATMENT DOC PREVENTION
AGENT DIAGNOSIS
Measles (Rubeola) Morbillivirus Immunodiagnostic and No treatment; Respiratory Tract Immunization with
Molecular diagnostic Pre exposure MMR
procedures: cell vaccine, Vitamin A,
culture Ribavirin
German Measles Rubivirus Immunodiagnostic and No treatment; Respiratory Tract Immunization with
(Rubella) Molecular diagnostic Pre exposure MMR
procedures: cell vaccine
culture
Roseola Roseolovirus Immunodiagnostic and No treatment Respiratory Tract Airborne and contact
Molecular diagnostic precaution
procedures

VESICULAR AND PUSTULAR RASHES

DISEASE CAUSATIVE LABORATORY TREATMENT DOC PREVENTION
AGENT DIAGNOSIS
Impetigo Staphylococcus Visual Inspection Topical Antibiotic: Skin Airborne and contact
Aureus mupirocin or precaution,; use anti-
retapamulin bacterial soap
Smallpox (Variola) Smallpox Virus Immunodiagnostic and No treatment; Respiratory Tract Vaccinia virus
Molecular diagnostic preexposure vaccine, Airborne and
procedures: cell vaccine contact precaution
culture and electron
microscopy
Monkeypox Monkeypox virus by culture, polymerase No treatment Respiratory Tract Airborne and contact
chain reaction (PCR), precaution
immunohistochemistry
, or electron
microscopy
Chickenpox Varicellovirus (HHV- Immunodiagnostic and Acyclovir for adults; Respiratory Tract Airborne and contact
(Varicella) 3) Molecular diagnostic Pre exposure precaution
procedures: cell vaccine
 culture and electron
microscopy
Shingles (Herpes- Varicellovirus (HHV- Immunodiagnostic and Acyclovir; preventive Endogenous Infection Airborne and contact
zoster) 3) Molecular diagnostic vaccine of peripheral nerves precaution
procedures: cell
culture and electron
microscopy
Herpes Simplex Simplexvirus (HHV- HSV Testing: Herpes Acyclovir Skin; Mucous -using barrier
1) Culture membrane protection, such as
condoms, when having
sex
-avoiding sex while
symptoms are present
-avoiding kissing and
oral sex when there is
a cold sore around the
mouth
-washing the hands
thoroughly, especially
after touching the
affected area, during
an outbreak

PATCHY REDNESS AND PIMPLE-LIKE CONDITIONS

DISEASE CAUSATIVE LABORATORY TREATMENT DOC PREVENTION
AGENT DIAGNOSIS
Folliculitis Staphylococcus Dermoscopy Draining of pus, Hair follicle tight clothing,
Aureus Topical antibiotics irritating clothing,
harsh chemicals or
irritating personal care
products, improper
shaving techniques,
blunt or unclean
shaving tools,
improperly treated hot
tubs and pools,
spending too long in
 sweaty clothing
Toxic Shock Staphylococcus Blood and urine test Antibiotics Surgical Incisions Washing hands well
Syndrome Aureus and often can help
prevent the bacteria
that cause toxic shock
syndrome from
spreading
Necrotizing Fasciitis Streptococcus Biopsy: CT scan, Surgical tissue Skin abrasions None. Hygienic
Pyogenes MRI, Ultrasound removal; broad Practices
spectrum antibiotics
Erysipelas Streptococcus Blood Cultures Cephalosporin Skin; mucous Prophylactic
Pyogenes membranes antibiotics
Pseudomonas Pseudomonas Serological test Self-timing Skin Abrasions Wash your hands
Dermatitis Aeruginosa often, Rinse fruits and
vegetables before
eating, Clean your
water bottles, Avoid
unclean pools and hot
tubs, Ask questions
about your medical
care
Acne Cutibacterium acne Visual Inspection Benzoyl peroxide, Sebum channels Properly wash your
isotretinoin, azelaic face, Moisturize skin,
acid Use over-the-counter
acne treatments, Stay
hydrated, Limit
makeup, Limit sun
exposure, pimple
popper, Try tea tree
oil, Use antibiotics,
Avoid certain foods,
Reduce stress
Warts Papillomavirus Visual Inspection and Removal by liquid Skin Avoid direct contact
skin biopsy nitrogen cryotherapy, with warts. This
electro-dissection, includes your own
acids, lasers warts.
Don't pick at warts.
Picking may spread
 the virus.
Don't use the same
emery board, pumice
stone or nail clipper on
your warts as you use
on your healthy skin
and nails. Use a
disposable emery
board.
Don't bite your
fingernails. Warts
occur more often in
skin that has been
broken. Nibbling the
skin around your
fingernails opens the
door for the virus.
Groom with care. And
avoid brushing,
clipping or shaving
areas that have warts.
If you must shave, use
an electric razor.
Ringworm (Tinea) Microsporum, Skin biopsy or fungal Graseofulvin (Orally); Skin Poor hygiene and
Trichophyton, culture miconazole; long-term wetness of
epidermophyton clotrimazole the skin create a
(Topically) perfect environment
and raise the risk for a
fungal infection.
Scabies Sarcoptes scabiel Visual Inspection and Gamma benzene Skin contact precaution
Microscopic hexachloride,
Examination of Egg/s permethrin (Topically