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Skin Infections in Kids How to Make Impetigo Go Away

Impetigo Treatments

Whether at home or in school, most kids are prone to minor accidents while they are busy at play. They usually get minor bruises and scratches on their skin. These small cuts and abrasions, however, could become serious once skin infections set in and no proper treatment administered. A good example of a bacterial infection is called Impetigo. Impetigo is characterized by the presence of crusty lesions on the skin. This skin infection is caused by the following bacteria: Streptococcus or staphylococcus aureus. These bacteria are usually […]

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Treating Impetigo

Impetigo Treatments

Impetigo usually affects children and of those that contract this skin infection it generally takes places during nursery or school years. There are two common types of impetigo bullous and non bullous. Impetigo is also classified in stages, primary and secondary. Primary impetigo affects healthy skin however; secondary impetigo is usually associated with another underlying skin condition such as atopic eczema. In the case where impetigo or symptoms of it are detected it is advisable to seek the medical advice of a Dr in order to rule […]

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Symptoms and Treatments of Impetigo

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Impetigo is a highly contagious disease that usually affects children, hence known as school sores. However, it can affect adults too. Impetigo is a bacteria of the skin causing red sores on its victims. There are different types of Impetigo therefore the symptoms vary as well. Despite differences in types of Impetigo, they all share some common symptoms. Such symptoms include: 1) Red sores – red sores appear on the skin. These sores can build up and eventually rupture causing the disease to leak out of the […]

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