Pimple On Elbow Staph. In adults it may follow other skin disorders like atopic dermatitis. Keep it protected with a band aid clean and use warm compresses.
Staph infections are caused by staphylococcus bacteria. Cellulitis is a skin infection caused by bacteria such as streptococcus or staphylococcus. Bumps pimple-like lumps or blisters on the skin either singly or more than one.
Sometimes MRSA can cause an abscess or boil.
These infections have a relationship with acne that can go both ways--acne is sometimes the product of a staph infection but can also be the cause if open wounds created by broken pimples become infected with staph. It is highly contagious and easily spreads to other parts of the skin. Staph infections are a product of the staphylococcus bacterium which resides on the skin of humans but can cause serious medical problems if it gets beneath the surface and infects the blood 1 2. An inflammed oil gland or hair follicle is common.
