Dr. Olga Olankina, an expert at the Hemotest laboratory, reported that purulent skin infections can occur even in people who are meticulous about personal hygiene.
According to her, the disease often develops as a result of decreased protective skin properties and a weakened immune system, and not due to inadequate hygiene.
She says: "Pyogenic dermatitis is a contagious skin disease caused by bacteria, especially staphylococci and streptococci, and less frequently, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Proteus, and others. Some of these microbes live on the skin of most people and do not cause any harm under normal conditions. The development of the disease requires certain conditions, and these conditions are often skin injuries—scratches, cuts, insect bites, or diaper rash caused by sweating."
She points out that bacteria from the external environment or those on the skin penetrate through these tiny cracks, where they begin to multiply, leading to purulent inflammation.
She says: "Many people believe that pyoderma only affects those who do not wash or take good care of their personal hygiene. This is not true; pyoderma affects people who take good care of themselves, as well as those who do not prioritize personal hygiene."
According to her, the body's overall health plays a key role. If the immune system is weak, or if there are chronic diseases such as diabetes or metabolic disorders, the skin may lose its protective properties.
She says: "Even a small number of pathogens under these conditions can cause inflammation. That is, it is not external pollution that is the deciding factor, but rather the internal health of the body - anemia, a weakened immune response, vitamin deficiencies, endocrine disorders, or an imbalance of beneficial bacteria in the body."
She notes that the development of pyoderma requires a combination of several factors - pathogenic microorganisms or bacteria present on the skin, weakened immunity, reduced protective function of the skin, and internal diseases.
