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Bacterial skin infections are common. This article discusses a range of topics including therapies, the problem of bacterial resistance, folliculitis, and other common infections.

Recognition and appropriate treatment of these common bacterial skin infections, while at times challenging, can be very rewarding for both the physician and the patient. Selecting the right therapy from the beginning should help minimize complications, reduce the number of hospitalizations, and may also help reduce the climbing incidence of bacterial resistance.