Bacterial Infection

Fast Relief. Safe Recovery.

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.

Common Bacterial Skin Conditions We Treat

  • 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

Signs You Should See a Dermatologist Quickly

  • 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

Home & Hygiene Tips

  • 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

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