Impetigo Treatments and Therapies |
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Impetigo is a superficial skin infection most common among children age 2-6 years (rare among people not in this age group). The infection is prone to people who play close contact sports such as football and wrestling, regardless of age. The name derives from L impetere assail. It is also known as school sores. Causes Impetigo is usually caused by the same streptococci strains as those that cause strep throat. It can also be caused by Staphylococcus infection. Scratching may spread the ...
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Complications
... Impetigo isn''t dangerous, but sometimes it may lead to serious complications, including: Poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis (PSGN). This kidney inflammation may develop after a streptococcal infect...
Source: MayoClinic
Treatment ... The treatments for impetigo may vary depending on your child''s age, the type of impetigo and the severity of the infection. Treatments include: Hygienic measures. Sometimes your doctor may choose to ...
Source: MayoClinic
Self-care ... For minor infections that haven''t spread to other areas, try the following: Soak the affected areas of skin with a vinegar solution — one tablespoon of white vinegar to one pint of water &mdash...
Source: MayoClinic
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