Skin Infections Are Caused by A Wide Variety of Pathogens in Saskatchewan
Skin infections result from pathogens that penetrate the skin and spread.
Can I talk to a doctor on
Gotodoctor.ca about my skin infections?
Yes,
Gotodoctor.ca provides virtual
care services in Saskatchewan for skin infections. A doctor will take a
comprehensive history and may provide you with prescriptions. Depending on the
severity of symptoms further recommendations will be provided. If a patient has
a severe skin infection the doctor will direct him/her to clinic treatment.
What are skin
infections?
Skin infections
are caused by a wide variety of pathogens which results in pain, swelling and
discomfort. Underlying etiology can be bacterial, fungal or
parasitic infections. Common skin infections are cellulitis, impetigo,
erysipelas and folliculitis. If a minor skin
infection is left untreated, it may progress and lead to life-threatening
conditions such as sepsis
What are the
symptoms of skin infections?
Symptoms of skin
infections are itching, fever, rash, pus-filled blisters, tenderness and
changes in skin color. A doctor will be able to diagnose different types of
skin infections by identifying characteristic symptoms. Symptoms may vary
according to the pathogenic agent. The skin infections may spread at a rapid
rate and can be fatal if not detected and treated in the early stages.
How are skin
infections treated?
A doctor decides on
treatment after taking a comprehensive history of the patient. Treatment of
skin infections depends on the type of the infectious agent. Antihistamines are
prescribed to reduce inflammation. Pain relief medications may be prescribed to
make the patient free of pain and prescriptions for antibiotic drugs may be
provided to treat bacterial skin infections.
How can an online
doctor on Gotodoctor.ca treat skin infections?
Online doctors
on Gotodoctor.ca treat skin infection through virtual care services. An
appointment can be easily made with an online doctor. A skin infection can be
treated via virtual care methods. An online doctor
will take a comprehensive history of your signs and symptoms and may provide
you with prescriptions. Prescriptions can be obtained by online doctors.
Virtual care services provided by Gotodoctor.ca assure comfort, convenience and
a higher level of care for the patient.
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