3. Folliculitis
More commonly found in the armpit and groin areas, folliculitis causes inflammed bumps around hair follicles on the skin. When bacteria gets into the hair follicle it causes a reaction. It’s important to keep these areas clean so that the condition can clear up as quickly as possible.
4. Staph Infection
This is often contracted from community areas such as a gym, bathroom and healthcare facilities. According to Dr. Bronfin, if the Staph goes untreated for too long, “the bacteria will invade deeper into your body, entering your bloodstream, joints, bones, lungs or heart.
5. Athlete’s Foot
Walk around public places barefoot? Well think again! Athletes foot is spread and contracted mostly in common every day places that many people frequent. These sores that come on your foot are often painful and burn.
5 Skin Problems Caused By Bacteria was originally published on blackdoctor.org
