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Breaks in the skin caused by common skin conditions are particularly susceptible to infection. This is because bacteria that live on the skin may infiltrate the damaged area. The most common bacterial pathogens are Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) or Streptococcus pyogenes (S. pyogenes). The most commonly infected skin conditions are eczema, psoriasis, chicken pox, shingles and scabies.

  • National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)