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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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What is Impetigo and How to Treat It?

Impetigo FAQs

Impetigo more often than not affects chlidren more than adults but, due to its contagious nature, the disease can affect anyone. Impetigo is a bacterial infection that again, affects children usually between the ages of 3 and 6 years old. Symptoms of Impetigo are usually seen as smallish red blisters located around the mouth and nose. While Impetigo can occur elsehwere on the body, blisters around the mouth and nose are very common. Eventually, these blisters pop and ooze a liquidy solution. Once the blisters begin to […]

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