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A '''skin infection''' can be differentiated according to the depth of the infection into the [[Skin#Skin layers|skin layers]] ([[epidermis]], [[dermis]] and [[subcutaneous tissue]]). | A '''skin infection''' can be differentiated according to the depth of the infection into the [[Skin#Skin layers|skin layers]] ([[epidermis]], [[dermis]] and [[subcutaneous tissue]]). | ||
* [[Impetigo]]: | * [[Impetigo]]: | ||
Revision as of 14:08, 27 May 2014
A skin infection can be differentiated according to the depth of the infection into the skin layers (epidermis, dermis and subcutaneous tissue).
- Erysipela: superficial skin infection with a clear line of demarcation between involved and uninvolved tissue and raised lesions above the level of the surrounding skin.
- Cellulitis:
- Non-purulent cellulitis: with no purulent drainage or exudate and no associated abscess.
- Purulent cellulitis: associated with purulent drainage or exudate in the absence of a drainable abscess.
Skin Appendage Infection
- Furuncle: infection of the hair follicles, thus resulting in the localized accumulation of pus and dead tissue.