About Skin InfectionBacterial skin infections include impetigo, boils, folliculitis, infected wounds and cellulitis. They are usually caused by Staphylococcus or Streptococcus bacteria entering broken skin.Signs include redness, warmth, swelling, pain, pus, yellow crusts (impetigo) and sometimes fever.Medicines used for Skin InfectionMild infections are treated with antibiotic creams such as fusidic acid or mupirocin. Deeper or spreading infections need oral antibiotics such as cephalexin, cefadroxil, co-amoxiclav or clindamycin, prescribed by a doctor.When to see a doctorSee a doctor quickly if redness spreads, the area becomes very painful or hot, you develop fever, or you have diabetes and a foot infection.This page is for general information only. Many of these medicines need a prescription; please use them only on the advice of a doctor or pharmacist, who can choose the right medicine and dose for you.
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