Bacterial skin infections can spread quickly and turn painful—from small boils to serious cellulitis. At Muthu Skin, Hair & Laser Clinic, our dermatologists offer accurate diagnosis, prompt treatment, and infection-control guidance tailored to Indian skin and Chennai’s climate.
Impetigo: honey-coloured crusts, often around nose/mouth in children
Folliculitis: red, itchy/painful bumps around hair follicles
Boils & Carbuncles (Furuncles): tender pus-filled lumps; may leave scars if squeezed
Cellulitis / Erysipelas: rapidly spreading redness, warmth, swelling, fever
Paronychia: painful, swollen nail folds
Secondary infection over eczema, cuts, insect bites, or burns
Rapidly increasing pain, swelling, or heat
Fever, chills, or fatigue
Red streaks, pus discharge, foul odour
Infection on the face near the eyes, or over joints/genitals
Diabetes, poor circulation, or recurrent infections
Keep the area clean, dry, and covered as advised
Finish the full antibiotic course; don’t self-start leftover meds
Warm compresses for boils (unless advised otherwise)
Trim nails; avoid picking/squeezing
Daily change of towels/clothes; hot-wash linens during infection
Manage sugar control if diabetic
Some infections (e.g., impetigo) can spread by contact. We’ll guide you on hygiene and temporary activity restrictions.
If infections are recurrent, severe, atypical, or not responding, culture helps choose the right antibiotic.
Boils/abscesses can scar, especially if squeezed. Proper I&D and after-care reduce risk.
Avoid self-medication. Resistance to medication and delayed healing are common. See a dermatologist for correct treatment.
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