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Suggest Treatment For Impetigo
I think I have impetigo in my pupic area. I had a scratch there when I got impetigo on my face and now even though my face has almost healed the sores on my pubic area are continuously spreading down my legs and doesn t seem to be healing. What can I do?
Mon, 3 Dec 2018
Hello,
I suggest you to take an oral antibiotic e.g. either amoxicillin or cephalexin for a few days. In addition, I suggest you to use an otc topical antibiotic e.g. either Neosporin ointment or Mupirocin ointment.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Kakkar S.,
Dermatologist
I suggest you to take an oral antibiotic e.g. either amoxicillin or cephalexin for a few days. In addition, I suggest you to use an otc topical antibiotic e.g. either Neosporin ointment or Mupirocin ointment.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Kakkar S.,
Dermatologist
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