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How Can Emptigo Symptoms Like Itching And Oozing Be Cured?

Hi my daughter had emptigo.was givien cream and antibotics started to get better than it started itching and ozzing again she in prek.what should I do.and how long does she need to mis school.her school acting like it is a dangerouse deadly diease.thanks tonya
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Hi,

I can understand your concern for the impetigo with symptoms with itching and oozing in your daughter.

The first and foremost of the thing is your daughter do not have any serious problem. It is one of the most commonly seen skin illness in children.

It appears form your query that she has developed infection in the area with inflammation at the affected region. This is due to bacterial proliferation of staphylococcus bacteria.

For time being period you can apply antibiotic cream such as fucidin or mupirocin and give her pain killer tablets such diclofenac or paracetamol.

Do not try to even touch or pinch the area as can cause more aggravation of the problem and spread of the infection.

If it is increasing despite the treatment then meet a dermatologist or any family physician and get a proper treatment without delay for the oral antibiotic therapy to prevent secondary infection.

Take care.
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How Can Emptigo Symptoms Like Itching And Oozing Be Cured?

Hi, I can understand your concern for the impetigo with symptoms with itching and oozing in your daughter. The first and foremost of the thing is your daughter do not have any serious problem. It is one of the most commonly seen skin illness in children. It appears form your query that she has developed infection in the area with inflammation at the affected region. This is due to bacterial proliferation of staphylococcus bacteria. For time being period you can apply antibiotic cream such as fucidin or mupirocin and give her pain killer tablets such diclofenac or paracetamol. Do not try to even touch or pinch the area as can cause more aggravation of the problem and spread of the infection. If it is increasing despite the treatment then meet a dermatologist or any family physician and get a proper treatment without delay for the oral antibiotic therapy to prevent secondary infection. Take care.