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Should I Start Bactroban For Impetigo?

I get impetigo at least once a year, I have it right now, how do you get the redness to go away? And if you peeled off the skin, what do you recommend putting on it? I have tried every remedy possible and I am prescribed to bactroban. I got it Thursday and looking for a fast way to get rid of it before the Holidays
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello,

You can continue Bactroban. In severe cases steroid may be required.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain
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Should I Start Bactroban For Impetigo?

Hello, You can continue Bactroban. In severe cases steroid may be required. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain