Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis & Skin Infections

Common Skin Infections

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Humans are natural hosts for many bacterial species that colonize the skin as normal flora. Predisposing factors to infection include minor trauma, preexisting skin disease, poor hygiene, and, rarely, impaired host immunity. Skin disorders vary greatly in symptoms and severity. Some skin conditions are minor, and others can be life-threatening. Many childhood skin problems disappear with age, but children can also inherit permanent skin disorders. In most cases, doctors can treat childhood skin disorders with topical creams, medicated lotions, or condition-specific drugs.