URMC / Encyclopedia / Content Search Encyclopedia Skin Infections Many types of skin infections require clinical care by a physician or other health care professional. Listed in the directory below are some, for which we have provided a brief overview. Bacterial Infections of the Skin Cellulitis Folliculitis, Boils, and Carbuncles Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome Other Bacterial Skin Infections Fungal Infections of the Skin Candidiasis (Yeast Infection) Tinea Infections (Ringworm) Tinea Versicolor Viral Infections of the Skin Cold Sores Molluscum Contagiosum Shingles (Herpes Zoster) Warts Parasitic Infections of the Skin Creeping Eruption Lice Scabies