Infectious Skin Diseases

Furuncles, or more commonly known as boils, are bacterial infections in the skin caused by a bacteria called Staphylococcus aureus. Very similar to pimples and cysts, boils are formed when a hair follicle and its surrounding tissue get inflamed and infected by the bacteria. This occurs in the first stages of a boil. This immune reaction […]

Jock itch is a fungal infection that is most common in men and adolescent boys, although women are also able to get affected. This fungal infection – medically called tinea cruris – usually develops in moist areas around the genital area, such as the groin, inner thighs, and buttocks. Learn more about this condition and […]

Tinea Cruris, or “jock itch, is a common infection among men, specifically athletes. But what is it exactly? It is actually a type of fungal infection that grows on the topmost layer of the skin and causes an itchy rash. Learn more about jock itch causes and symptoms here.  What is a Jock Itch? Jock itch, like […]

Ringworm, otherwise known as “buni” in Filipino, does not correlate to what its name suggests. Learn more about buni causes here.  What Is Buni? Ringworm (tinea corporis) is identified as a skin infection characterized by a rash that is caused by fungus. It is often observed as a circular, ring-like red rash. Ringworm has a multitude […]

Tinea Versicolor, also known as “an-an”, is a common skin infection caused by a type of yeast (fungus). People with an-an tend to have skin discolorations that appear as pink, tan, brown or white patches. But a person will only show one of these colors. Learn more about an-an treatment here.  What is An-an?  An-an can manifest […]

Ringworm, commonly known in the Philippines as “buni,” is a skin disease that is caused by fungi that stays in the dead tissues of the skin, nails, scalp, hair, and other body parts. Despite its name, ringworm is not caused by parasitic worms, but it is still highly contagious. People of any age can acquire […]

Athlete’s foot is one of the most common types of fungal infection. And because it’s such a common condition, knowing how to treat athlete’s foot is very important. Athlete’s foot itself might not be life-threatening, but it can cause a lot of discomfort, and even pain if left untreated. Read on to find out what this […]

Developing a red, itchy rash is common especially when we experience insect bites. However, a red, itchy rash could also be indicative of ringworm or “buni“– a skin infection. In this article, learn how to cure ringworm fast. What Is a Ringworm Infection? Despite its name, a ringworm infection doesn’t involve any type of worm. Instead, it’s […]

When a microorganism goes inside a person’s body then causes harm, it is called an infection. If you are wondering about common skin infections in the Philippines, here are some fast facts about the types along with skin infection causes and treatment. Types of Infections Before we discuss skin infection causes and treatment, it helps to first […]