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Can I Be Allergic To Staph That Causes Impetigo?

I find a link between impetigo flare-up on my scalp (puffy beneath skin with some flare-up s resulting in runny puss) and astham flare up, Is is possible to be allergic to the bacterium stap that causes the impetigo. ? I have also been treated for staph that becamse systemic in the past?
Wed, 26 Nov 2014
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Hi,
Thanks for asking.

It seems from the history that you are having impetigo on the scalp.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.
1. Impetigo is bacterial infection of the skin and it can affect the skin of the scalp.
2. It is caused by the infection of the bacteria and one of the common bacteria associated with this is Staphylococci.
3. This requires treatment by the use of antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs.

Hence you need to consult your doctor for evaluation and treatment.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
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Can I Be Allergic To Staph That Causes Impetigo?

Hi, Thanks for asking. It seems from the history that you are having impetigo on the scalp. Based on your query, my opinion is as follows. 1. Impetigo is bacterial infection of the skin and it can affect the skin of the scalp. 2. It is caused by the infection of the bacteria and one of the common bacteria associated with this is Staphylococci. 3. This requires treatment by the use of antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs. Hence you need to consult your doctor for evaluation and treatment. Hope it helps. Any further queries, happy to help again.