This section has information on infections that affect the skin.

• Athlete's Foot
• Bedbugs
• Cellulitis
• Cold Sores (HSV-1)
• Eczema
• Head Lice
• How Can I Prevent Lyme Disease?
• Impetigo
• Jock Itch
• Lyme Disease
• Molluscum Contagiosum
• Pityriasis Versicolor
• Ringworm
• Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
• Skin Abscesses
• Toxic Shock Syndrome
• What's the Difference Between Infectious and Contagious?

Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.

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