Our skin can be infected by bacteria, viruses, and fungi to cause red spots and even festering. Red spots on the skin can be a sign of infectious diseases such as smallpox, scabies, impetigo, folliculitis, and infected dermatitis.
The skin functions to protect the muscles, bones, and organs in our body. However, the skin can also become infected. Here are some diseases that can cause red spots on the skin and festering.
Boils
Boils are skin infections in hair follicles or oil glands caused by Staphylococcus bacteria. This disease is characterized by a change in skin color to red and soft lumps appear in the infected area. After 4-7 days, the lump begins to turn white, and pus forms under it. Boils are more common in people who do not maintain bodily hygiene, are malnourished, have weak immunity, or have diabetes.
Impetigo
Impetigo is a skin infection that is very contagious, more common in infants and children. This condition is caused by the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus. Impetigo causes blisters or red spots on facial skin especially around the nose and mouth, as well as hands and feet. From this wound will come a yellow liquid, which can dry and crust. Impetigo can be treated by applying an antibiotic cream or tablet prescribed by a doctor.
Cellulitis
Cellulitis is an infection of the skin and soft tissue underneath due to bacteria. Cellulitis can cause swollen, red skin, feel hot or sore, and suppurate. This disease most often occurs in the legs, but does not rule out appearing in any part of the body. Cellulitis needs to be treated immediately, because if not, the infection can spread quickly and be life threatening.
Zits
Most people must have acne, whether it's on the face, back, or chest. Mild acne can initially be black or white spots, while severe ones can cause inflamed pus-filled red spots and cause scarring. There are three types of drugs that are proven to cure acne, namely benzoyl peroxide, retinoids, and antibiotics. However, it is recommended to always consult a dermatologist first if you want to deal with acne.
Furunculosis
Furunculosis is a bacterial infection of the skin that forms festering and painful lumps. This lump is called furuncle. Furuncle is usually a small red bump in the area of hairy skin, especially in areas that often experience friction or sweat, for example in the neck, armpits, thighs, buttocks, and around the anus. If the furuncles gather, it can become a large boil called a carbuncle.
Carbuncle
Carbuncle is often caused by Staphylococcus aureus bacteria that live on the surface of the skin, throat and nasal passages. This bacterium can cause infection or painful, red pus, which is connected to each other under the skin. Carbuncle usually occurs in hairy areas of the body, but can also appear on the buttocks, thighs, groin, and armpits. This disease is more often experienced by middle-aged or older men, whose health is deteriorating or has weak immunity.
Folliculitis
Folliculitis is inflammation of the hair follicles caused by bacteria or fungi. Folliculitis usually looks like a red pimple with hair in the middle. This condition can cause lumps that feel itchy or sore, and may contain pus or blood.
You are more at risk of suffering from red spots due to folliculitis on the skin if you often wear tight clothes, shave, sweat, and soak in hot tubs (hot tubs) that are not kept clean. Mild folliculitis usually resolves on its own, but it is recommended to see a doctor if the inflammation does not improve or get worse.
Chicken pox
Chickenpox is a disease caused by a varicella-zoster virus infection that causes a rash or red spots on the skin that are accompanied by itching and the appearance of nodules filled with clear fluid, but can become festering if carried by bacterial infection. Diseases caused by this virus can infect young children and adults, and are very easily transmitted. Even being in the same room with a chickenpox sufferer already allows someone to get it. Likewise, if you touch items that are affected by chicken pox pus.
Dermatitis
Dermatitis is inflammation of the skin characterized by red, dry, and itchy skin. If it is serious, dermatitis can result in crust or blisters that contain fluid. This condition is common, not contagious, and usually not life-threatening. Dermatitis can be caused by disorders of the immune system, direct contact with irritants, allergens, or genetic factors. Itching and sores on the skin due to scratching or bacterial exposure to dermatitis can cause festering red spots.
Scabies
Scabies is caused by small mites that live inside the skin. As a result, the skin feels very itchy (especially at night) and a rash appears with small blisters or sores. If infected with bacteria, the blisters can become festering. Scabies should be treated so that the mites and eggs die. If not, the mites will continue to lay eggs and multiply under the skin, which will then cause more injury and more itching. Scabies mites can spread through direct contact with sufferers, sleep in the same bed, or share towels, clothing, and other personal items.
Diseases with red spots on the skin caused by infection need to get treatment so as not to cause further skin damage and spread to others. If there are complaints that lead to the above diseases, you should consult a dermatologist to get the right treatment.
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