What Are Skin Infections?
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
7. How Are Skin Infections Diagnosed?
The doctor will perform a physical examination to look for signs of infection. In most cases, the rash and other external symptoms will be enough to result in a successful diagnosis. This is because many conditions produce predictable symptoms such as a particular type of pustule, rash pattern, or discoloration.
However, some infections may need to be biopsied or scraped for further analysis. The sample will be collected from the affected skin and taken to a lab. There, technicians can determine the exact cause of the infection so that a proper treatment plan can be developed.
Advertisement
