Skin infections

Handouts from the Society for Pediatric Dermatology

Handout includes:

• What do bacterial infections look like on the skin?

• How are bacterial skin infections spread, diagnosed, and treated?

• What can be done about recurrent skin infections?

• What is MRSA?

American Academy of Dermatology resources

• Is that eczema or an infection on my child's skin?

• Acne-like breakouts could be folliculitis

• Cellulitis

• Impetigo

If you are a parent or guardian of a child with a dermatologic condition, the American Academy of Dermatology, in partnership with The Society for Pediatric Dermatology, offers a wealth of resources.