Skin infections may cause the following signs and symptoms

• Itching or burning sensation
• Redness or rosy discoloration of the skin
• Bumps or blisters
• Dry, scaly, or peeling skin
• Fluid-filled bumps that may burst and crust over
• Rash that spreads or covers a large area
• Pain or tenderness in the affected area
• Swelling
• Warmth to the touch
• Changes in skin texture or appearance, such as thickening or scaling

Signs of Danger

If herbal remedies do not cause significant reduction of the infection within 24-48 hours, antibiotics may be required. Time is of the essence when it comes to infections.

Fever, nausea, loss of appetite, headache and malaise are also warning signs the infection warrants immediate antibiotics. Additionally, redness, swelling, and tenderness to the touch are signs that the infection has spread to lower skin layers (cellulitis) and warrants immediate antibiotics.

A spreading infection should be closely monitored. With a non-toxic marker, draw a circle around the infection to monitor whether or not it is spreading. A spreading skin infection may represent a serious health risk and lead to sepsis.

All skin infections should be examined by a qualified medical professional. Accurate diagnosis often greatly improves treatment.

Common Causes of Skin Infections

An excess of Pitta dosha, which governs heat, metabolism, and digestion, can cause skin irritation, rashes, and infections. An imbalance of Vata dosha, which governs movement and circulation, can cause dryness, cracking, and flaking of the skin, making it more susceptible to infections. An excess of Kapha dosha, which governs stability and lubrication, can cause oiliness and clogging of pores, leading to skin infections.

Ayurveda assesses the doshas and biocharacteristics that may underlie the following causes of skin infection:

• Toxins (Ama) - From the digestive tract, other infections, poor circulation, or poor diet
• Sweet blood - Hyperglycemia attracts opportunistic bacteria, who thrive in the sugary environment
• Poor circulation / Lymphatic congestion - This leads to a buildup of metabolic waste products on the skin
• Low immunity - Such as during pregnancy, or periods of extreme stress or fatigue
• Skin trauma - Skin injury, such as from burns, stings, bites, poison ivy, skin allergies, or other skin trauma can progress to an infection.
• Dirt, oils, or excess moisture - An excess of sweat makes the skin sticky, leading to accumulation of dirt and other particles which may irritate the skin.

Disclaimer: Conditions such as 'Skin Infection' that cause tissue changes could be serious and should be checked by a medical doctor.

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Augment your diet with these specially chosen ingredients below which may be useful for 'Skin Infection'. Individual results vary depending the cause of your imbalance and by constitution. Please research the ingredients below to find which are most helpful for you, and check with your doctor before making any changes to your health and wellness routine. Please check with your medical doctor before making any changes to your health & wellness routine, and for the proper use of these products.

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HOW TO ADDRESS ISSUES IN STAGE OF DISEASE #3

SKIN INFECTION IS IN STAGE OF DISEASE #3 - ATTACKING TISSUE

If you have symptoms in this category it means that your imbalances are becoming stronger and weakening your body's resistance. Most people have a weakness in one or more organs. These areas of weakness are the 'weak link in the chain.' They are first to succumb when an imbalance reaches a tipping point. Repairing imbalances in this category often represent your last opportunity to prevent disease. At any moment, these imbalances could overwhelm weakened tissue and develop into a disease. You may feel pain or discomfort in the weakened area. At this stage you will need to support the weakened tissue with specialized foods and herbs for the weakened tissue. (See all disease stages on JB)

GET MY FREE AYURVEDA BODY MAP According to Ayurveda, one or more of the following doshas and biocharacteristics may aggravate 'Skin Infection'. If you have an excess of one of these doshas or biocharacteristics below, Ayurveda recommends reducing foods and lifestyle habits that aggravate them. Click on the biocharacteristic to learn what foods and lifestyle habits should be reduced.

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The following symptoms & habits may be related to 'Skin Infection'. See your quiz results for a computerized assessment of your body type. Please click on the symptoms below to learn more about them. On average the biocharacteristics of people reporting Skin Infection were more aggravated than 99% of other symptoms. From the 608 people who reported Skin Infection in this research study of 74,671 individuals, average deviation in biocharacteristic levels were the following:

Risk Factors of Skin Infection

Complications of Those Reporting Skin Infection

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