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Is Dry And Peeling Skin Normal Post Intake Of Antibiotics For Impetigo?
Hi my daughter has impetigo, we were told by 3 doctors at hospital & and our doctor. This was last Sunday, she has been taking antibiotics. But her skin now is very dry and peeling is this normal? On her upper arms and legs and her armpits are the worse.
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Wed, 12 Aug 2015
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Hello,
I had gone through your query and understand your concern.
Short answer: Yes it is normal
Detailed answer :
Thank you for asking.
After treatment with antibiotics, it is common that skin gets dry and peeling. It means that impetigo is subsiding. There is nothing to worry. Once this is over peeled skin will be replaced with new skin. Please continue with antibiotics.
Hope this helps.
If you have any other queries I'll be happy to help.
Regards,
Dr.Prathap Kumar
I had gone through your query and understand your concern.
Short answer: Yes it is normal
Detailed answer :
Thank you for asking.
After treatment with antibiotics, it is common that skin gets dry and peeling. It means that impetigo is subsiding. There is nothing to worry. Once this is over peeled skin will be replaced with new skin. Please continue with antibiotics.
Hope this helps.
If you have any other queries I'll be happy to help.
Regards,
Dr.Prathap Kumar
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