Staphylococcus and streptococcus bacterial strains are the most common reasons for causing the bacterial skin infections which are usually prevalent. Some of the most common bacterial skin infections caused by these bacteria are:

• Folliculitis: This disease targets the hair follicles and leads to swollen, red bumps which look similar to acne. These bacteria find shelter and grow, finding its origin in improperly cleaned pools and hot tubs.
• Cellulitis: This appears on the legs in most of the cases. However, it can affect any region of the skin. This is a red and painful infection.
• Impetigo: There are two forms of this disease.

Large blisters are caused because of the bullous form and crusted, yellow appearance is seen in the non-bullous form. It appears as oozing sores and is usually seen in toddlers.

Boils: This starts in the hair follicles and goes deep into the skin. They are characterized as red, firm, tender bumps that increase in size. As the size increases, pus develops and accumulates inside the skin.

Any damage or inflammation on the skin like a sunburn, scratching, or any other form of trauma is highly susceptible to turn into an infection. Hence, any care that can be taken in these aspects must be done.

For this, it is necessary to maintain a clean skin and wash it from time to time. If an injury has incurred in the form of a cut or a scrape, it should be washed with water and soap and covered completely with a sterile bandage. Petrolatum helps in keeping the tissue moist and preventing bacterial penetration through the wound. Minor infections can be treated without the need for any antibiotics. However, for larger or severe infections, medication needs to be prescribed by the doctor in particular dosage orally or through injection. Areas that are filled with pus should be handled by a doctor who would cut them open, let it drain and remove any dead tissue through surgical methods.