Unexpected causes behind skin abscesses unrelated to hygiene

Skin abscesses are not exclusively caused by poor hygiene, according to Dr. Olga Olankina, a medical expert at Hemotest Laboratory. She clarified that individuals who are meticulous about personal cleanliness can also develop purulent dermatitis. This condition can affect people who maintain strict self-care routines, challenging the common belief that only those who neglect hygiene are at risk.

Dr. Olankina explained that purulent skin infections can occur in people who are very careful about hygiene as well. The development of purulent dermatitis is often due to a reduced protective barrier of the skin and a weakened immune system, rather than a lack of cleanliness. This contagious skin disease is primarily caused by bacteria such as staphylococcus, streptococcus, and occasionally pseudomonas aeruginosa, proteus, and others.

While some of these microbes naturally reside on most people's skin without causing harm, they can trigger inflammation when they penetrate small cracks in the skin. Dr. Olankina emphasized that a person's overall health plays a crucial role in the development of purulent dermatitis. If the immune system is weak or if there are chronic illnesses like diabetes or metabolic disorders, the skin's protective qualities may be compromised.

Even a small number of pathogens can lead to inflammation under these conditions. Dr. Olankina noted that external contamination is not the decisive factor in the development of purulent dermatitis; rather, internal health issues such as anemia, weakened immunity, vitamin deficiencies, endocrine disorders, or imbalances in beneficial bacteria are more significant.