Impetigo
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Impetigo is a highly contagious bacterial skin infection most common in young children but affecting all ages. It is usually caused by Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus pyogenes and appears as red sores that quickly rupture, ooze fluid and develop a honey-coloured crust. It typically affects the face, hands and arms.
Impetigo is a highly contagious bacterial skin infection most common in young children but affecting all ages. It is usually caused by Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus pyogenes and appears as red sores that quickly rupture, ooze fluid and develop a honey-coloured crust. It typically affects the face, hands and arms.
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Keeping Affected Area Clean
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Gently washing sores with soap and water and removing crusts aids healing and reduces bacterial load.
Topical Antibiotics
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Topical antibiotics such as mupirocin or clindamycin may be prescribed for localised bacterial folliculitis.
Not Scratching Sores
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Avoiding scratching prevents the infection from spreading to other areas of skin or to other people.
Proper Hand Hygiene
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Regular handwashing with soap prevents spreading impetigo to other body parts or to other people.
Avoiding Contact with Others
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Staying away from school, childcare or work until sores have healed or 48 hours of antibiotic treatment has been completed prevents spread.
Oral Antibiotics
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Oral antibiotics are prescribed for widespread, deep or recurring folliculitis that does not respond to topical treatment.
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