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What Are Symtoms And Treatment For Impetigo?

hi dr. , my son in law has what has been dx with impetigo but they had him on two abx and cortisone cream and no relief. i don t think it is impetigo as my dtr has never caught it an ed tells me it s been going on for 6yrs. new baby in the house now. your suggestion?
Mon, 25 Nov 2019
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Hi,

Impetigo is mainly caused by bacterial infection, so proper selection & usage of antibiotics is very important. As he is already on antibiotics, i advice you to:
- Change the course to systemic antibiotics (tab. Sepmax or tab. Cefuroxime 250mg.
- Local ointment application: Soak the affected area in warm water, remove the crusts or scab over the wound completely.
- Now apply fucidin or Neosporin or T- bact cream.
- Impetigo might affect the persons comes in contact, so it's better to cover the affected area.

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

Regards,
Dr. Yogapriya V, General and family physician
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What Are Symtoms And Treatment For Impetigo?

Hi, Impetigo is mainly caused by bacterial infection, so proper selection & usage of antibiotics is very important. As he is already on antibiotics, i advice you to: - Change the course to systemic antibiotics (tab. Sepmax or tab. Cefuroxime 250mg. - Local ointment application: Soak the affected area in warm water, remove the crusts or scab over the wound completely. - Now apply fucidin or Neosporin or T- bact cream. - Impetigo might affect the persons comes in contact, so it s better to cover the affected area. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care. Regards, Dr. Yogapriya V, General and family physician