Skin

Skin diseases are conditions that affect your skin. They diseases may cause rashes, inflammation, itchiness or other skin changes.

Cellulitis

An infection of the skin, and the tissue just under the skin.
Staphylococcus skin infections

A type of germ (bacteria) that commonly lives on healthy skin. Some people carry Staph in moist areas on their body such as their nostrils, armpits and groin.
Eczema

A very common skin condition that causes patches of dry, itchy skin that become red. It is not an infection or contagious.
Impetigo (school sores)

A common skin infection. Impetigo mostly affects tamariki. It spreads very easily through skin to skin contact.
Pressure injuries

Pressure injuries are sores or ulcers. These are sometimes called pressure sores or bedsores.
Scabies

Scabies is a skin condition caused by a parasitic mite (a living thing). Scabies usually produces a very itchy rash.
Slapped cheek

Slapped cheek is a viral infection caused by the parvovirus. It causes bright red cheeks and is most common in tamariki (children). Some adults can get slapped cheek.