Skin Rashes & Infections Harrisburg PA

Find top doctors who perform Skin Rashes & Infections in Harrisburg, PA. Whether you’re seeking treatment or looking to schedule a preventative screening, we can connect you with the best dermatologists near you in Harrisburg, PA.

Local Businesses

William H Saye

(717) 652-5063
2201 Forest Hills Dr – Ste 7
Harrisburg, PA 17112


Peter Jay Sakol

717-732-9000

Harrisburg, PA 17110


David Leber

717-233-4180
2807 N Front St
Harrisburg, PA 17110


Clifford N Steinig Inc

(717) 652-7774
4854 Londonderry Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17109


Walter A Koerber Jr

717-652-5882
2000 Linglestown Rd Ste 205
Harrisburg, PA 17110


David A Amato, Do

717-652-5800
845 Sir Thomas Ct Ste 1
Harrisburg, PA 17109


Dr.Donald Mackay

(800) 233-4082
2807 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110


Saye Jr, William H – Saye Gette Dermatology Association

(717) 652-5063
2201 Forest Hills Dr, #7
Harrisburg, PA 17112


Jeff Pokorny

(717) 233-4691
2807 N. Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110


Gette, Michael

2201 Forest Hills Dr Ste 7
Harrisburg, PA 17112


Wolf Robert E

(717)233-4691
2807 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110


Schein Ernst Eye Assoc

(717) 233-3937
2509 N Front St
Harrisburg, PA 17110


Dr.Dennis Banducci

(717) 233-4691
2807 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110


Stephanie P Diamond

(717) 652-5063
2201 Forest Hills Dr – Suite 7
Harrisburg, PA 17112


Gette, Michael T – Saye Gette Dermatology Association

(717) 652-5063
2201 Forest Hills Dr, #7
Harrisburg, PA 17112


Mark S Boland

(717) 541-8898
840 Sir Thomas Ct
Harrisburg, PA 17109


Dennis Ray Banducci

(717) 233-4691
2807 N Front St
Harrisburg, PA 17110


Banducci, Dennis R – Leber Wolf & Banducci Plastic

(717) 233-4691
2807 N Front St
Harrisburg, PA 17101


Oculoplastic Consultants

(717) 541-9700
4700 Union Deposit Rd Ste 230
Harrisburg, PA 17111


David Clair Leber

(717) 233-4691
2807 N Front St
Harrisburg, PA 17110


Skin Rashes & Infections FAQ in Harrisburg, PA

What do bacterial skin rashes look like?

Bacterial skin infections often begin as small, red bumps that slowly increase in size. Some bacterial infections are mild and easily treated with topical antibiotics, but other infections require an oral antibiotic.

What deficiency causes skin fungal infection?

CARD9 deficiency is a genetic immune disorder characterized by susceptibility to fungal infections like candidiasis, which is caused by the yeast fungus Candida.

What kills bacteria on skin?

Alcohol is one of the most commonly used disinfectants. It kills most bacteria and fungi by acting on lipid and protein components of the cell. Alcohol is inexpensive and non-toxic, so it is very useful for many applications, especially as a disinfectant for skin.

Can the body heal an infection by itself?

Once unfriendly bacteria enter your body, your body’s immune system tries to fight them off. But oftentimes, your body can’t fight the infection naturally, and you need to take antibiotics – medication that kills the bacteria.

What does it mean if a rash doesn’t go away?

Do you have a prolonged rash or patch of irritated skin? Do you get unexplained blisters, scaling, or areas of tenderness that are difficult to soothe or are unresponsive to your usual moisturizer?

What are the 5 types of skin infections?

Common skin infections include cellulitis, erysipelas, impetigo, folliculitis, and furuncles and carbuncles.

How long should you wait to see a doctor for a rash?

Moist, cool compresses applied to the affected area can also help and also provide some instant relief. If your symptoms do not resolve after two to four weeks, if the rash is on your face or genitals, or if the rash is especially painful or widespread, it’s time to see the doctor.

How do you tell if you have a bacterial or viral infection?

Symptoms persist longer than the expected 10-14 days a virus tends to last. Fever is higher than one might typically expect from a virus. Fever gets worse a few days into the illness rather than improving.

What are the red flags for sepsis?

Severe breathlessness or sleepiness. It feels like you’re going to die or pass out. Skin mottled or discoloured. An extremely high or a very low temperature; repeated vomiting; seizures; and a rash which doesn’t fade when you press a glass against it are also possible ‘red flags’.

What bacterial infections cause rashes?

Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes are the two most common. A bacterial infection may cause localized symptoms (such as with furuncles, carbuncles, erythrasma, and impetigo) or affect larger portions of the body (such as with hot tub folliculitis and erysipelas).

What is the most serious fungal infection?

The most dangerous is the “critical group,” which contains just four fungal pathogens: Cryptococcus neoformans, Aspergillus fumigatus, Candida albicans and Candida auris.