Your skin is the largest and most exposed organ in your body. While it’s susceptible to injuries and the elements, it’s also incredibly resilient. The skin on your body provides a strong barrier against bacteria and other harmful substances that can cause illness and infections. Sometimes, though bacteria can make its way through this barrier and cause bacterial skin infections. Bacterial skin infections can be small and/or mild, or can be much larger and more serious. They may just infect the skin itself or may also spread to the soft tissue underneath the skin.

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