Your skin helps protect you from germs, but sometimes it can get infected by them. Some common types of skin infections are - Bacterial: Cellulitis and impetigo. Staphylococcal infections can also affect the skin. - Viral: Shingles, warts, and herpes simplex - Fungal: Athletes foot and yeast infections - Parasitic: Body lice, head lice, and scabies Treatment of skin infections depends on the cause. 
What is (are) Skin Infections ?