Structure of the Skin
The outermost, protective layer of the skin. Protects the body from external harm.
Epidermis
A nail fold infection.
Paronychia
Athlete's Foot. Affects the feet, often causing itchy, scaly skin between the toes.
Tinea Pedis
A contagious skin condition caused by tiny mites that burrow into the skin, leading to intense itching and a rash.
Scabies
Herpes Simplex. Small, painful blisters that typically appear around the mouth and lips.
Fever Blisters
The thickest, middle layer of skin. Contains nerve endings and sweat glands.
Dermis
A bacterial infection that is resistant to many common antibiotics, making it more dangerous and potentially life-threatening.
MRSA Infection
Jock Itch. Affects the groin area, causing an itchy, red rash.
Tinea Cruris
An infestation with lice, a type of parasite that feeds on human blood.
Pediculosis
Herpes Zoster. A painful rash caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus
Shingles
Oil producing glands located in the skin's dermis.
Sebaceous Gland
A bacterial skin infection of the dermis and subcutaneous tissue that causes localized redness, pain, swelling, and warmth.
Cellulitis
Yeast Infection. Infection caused by an overgrowth of Candida yeast, a fungus normally present in the body
Candidiasis
A parasitic infection of the intestines caused by the parasite Entamoeba histolytica.
Amebiasis
A viral infection that's serious for small children but is easily preventable by a vaccine.
Measles
Also known as the stratum corneum, is the outermost layer of skin composed of dead, keratinized cells.
Cornified Layer
A serious skin infection, essentially a cluster of connected boils, caused by bacteria like Staphylococcus aureu.
Carbuncle
Ringworm. Causes a ring-shaped, red, itchy rash on the body.
Tenia Corporis
A parasitic skin infection caused by the female sand flea, Tunga penetrans.
Tungiasis
A common viral infection, often affecting infants and young children, characterized by a high fever followed by a rash. Caused by HHV-6.
Roseola
Also known as the hypodermis, the deepest layer of skin. Primarily consists of fat cells and connective tissues.
Subcutaneous Fatty Layer
A common, contagious bacterial skin infection, often causing sores and blisters, especially in children.
Impetigo
Scalp Ringworm. Causes hair loss and scaling on the scalp, often seen in children.
Tenia Capitis
An infestation or disease caused by parasites.
Parasitosis
Small, usually painless growths on the skin caused by a virus, often the human papillomavirus (HPV).
Warts