Protect the Skin You’re In!

To avoid skin infections:

•	Wash your hands frequently.
•	Shower regularly, especially after playing sports; always use a clean towel.
•	Keep cuts and scrapes clean and covered with a bandage.

Pimples, rashes and boils, especially when warm, painful, red or swollen, can be signs of a skin infection.  Infections can be serious if not treated properly.

Talk to your doctor if you think you have a skin infection.

Massachusetts Department of Public Health
October 2006
mass.gov/dph