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Suggest Treatment For Impetigo

I am 64 yrs old and by the online pics I saw, I believe I have early impetigo, one spot on my left forearm. it is about the roundness of a choc chip, red, a bit raised. Also has a mild itch to it. These are the products I have at home, and will any of them work/or what can I get over the counter? Miconazole nitrate 2% Bacitracin Bacitracin/Neomycin/Polymyxin-B Thank you
Tue, 19 Apr 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have impetigo . which occurs because of infection of bacteria Impetigo is a highly infectious bacterial skin infection caused by bacteria named Staphylococcus aureus. Treatment may involve washing with soap and water and letting the impetigo dry in the air. Mild cases may be treated with bactericidal ointment. More severe cases consult dermatologist for proper examination , doctor may prescribe oral antibiotics, such as dicloxacillin, flucloxacillin, or erythromycin. Alternatively, amoxicillin combined with clavulanate potassium, cephalosporins . Protect your sking from direct sunlight .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Impetigo

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have impetigo . which occurs because of infection of bacteria Impetigo is a highly infectious bacterial skin infection caused by bacteria named Staphylococcus aureus. Treatment may involve washing with soap and water and letting the impetigo dry in the air. Mild cases may be treated with bactericidal ointment. More severe cases consult dermatologist for proper examination , doctor may prescribe oral antibiotics, such as dicloxacillin, flucloxacillin, or erythromycin. Alternatively, amoxicillin combined with clavulanate potassium, cephalosporins . Protect your sking from direct sunlight . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari