Q1.What is the difference between lactococcus lactis and staphylococcus epidermis? I am doing a lab and I've found out that my bacteria are gram positive cocci that ferment lactose and mannitol. I have it narrowed down to lactococcs lactis and staphylococcus epidermis.

Q2. I have a skin infection that I think the doctor described as being staph bac. I have pimples that begin as small papules. The original one was red and got bigger, I thought I'd been bitten by something. When it didn't heal after about 4 weeks and more came up (less ugly) I went to the doctor. She has prescribed antibiotics that I am reluctant to take. What should I do to treat it naturally? She said I shouldn't shave under my arms or legs. That's not going to happen.