Staphylococcus aureus penetrates the skin when the skin is scratched, infected and then produces toxins locally causing staphylococcal skin peeling. In cases where the antitoxin antibodies produced by the patient are able to control the pathogen, the disease is localized.

Acne is a disease of the hair follicles of the face, chest and back that is common in adolescents during puberty. The cause and mechanism of formation are not due to bacteria, although bacteria play a role in the development of acne. A clear understanding of the pathophysiology of acne will play an important role in treatment and prevention.