The infections impetigo, boils, and folliculitis are commonly occuring bacterial infections involving the hairy areas because the hair provides a good environment for the bacteria to grow in large number. The infection usually remains localized for days but may become widespread over the skin with blisters, crusting and painful lumps. Oral and topical antibiotics are required to resolve these infections. Meticulous attention to personal hygiene is necessary to contain these infections.
This is an example of Impetigo:
