Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue infections

abscess

a collection of pus in any part of the body, formed by a localized infection

pyoderma

a purulent (containing pus) bacterial skin disease

pemphigus

autoimmune disorder characterized by large blisters of the skin and mucous membranes

furuncle

localized, suppurative staphylococcal skin infection originating in a gland or hair follicle and characterized by pain, redness, and swelling, if two or more furuncles are connected by subcutaneous pockets, it is termed a carbuncle

impetigo

superficial vesiculopustular skin infection, normally seen in children, but possible in adults

paronychia

infection of the skin beside the nail

onychia

inflammation of the fingernail also called onychitis

omphalitis

inflammation of the navel

pilonidal cyst

growth of hair in a cyst in the sacral region

cellulitis

diffuse, spreading, acute inflammation within solid tissues - the most common cause is Streptococcus pyogenes infection