Question 1

Recurring impetigo around mouth?

Accepted Answer

Based on the questions you have been asking, it sounds like you need to see a dermatologist to evaluate what is going on and to get some relief. I hope you feel better soon.

Question 2

Can eczema around the mouth turn into impetigo?

Accepted Answer

If there is enough skin damage  and bacteria get in there, infection may occur.

Question 3

I have a family member who has impetigo, and i am worried about catching it. does the bacteria need to enter the mouth or nose/open skin wound or can i catch it simply by coming in contact with it?

Accepted Answer

Coming in contact with contaminated items like clothing, beddings and towels  are potential ways to get impetigo but the main mode is through infection of small cuts or abrasions on the skin from scratching ... Best preventive measure is good hand washing and personal hygiene.

Question 4

Dr. rx'd clindoxyl but i think i have impetigo- can it work? small clusters of tiny red bumps around my mouth & chin for 3 months. never had acne...

Accepted Answer

The clindoxyl should work against impetigo as well as acne, because of the clindamycin.

Question 5

Can impetigo be carried out through saliva?

Accepted Answer

By 2 bacteria, most often "staph", occasionally "strep." it's often on the face, around or in the nose of toddlers ; spreads by contact with the infected sores or nasal discharge or by kids' scratching a lesion, then touching an area of broken skin. It's not really saliva-spread, but kissing a tot with nasal lesions ; a drippy nose isn't a good idea, especially if you have cracked lips/skin.

Question 6

Had impetigo and used mupirocin2% three weeks ago. left with redness and lower lip is itchy but no signs of blisters. is it back?

Accepted Answer

If the redness is a little less (improving) each day, it may be "post-inflammatory" redness that gradually goes away after the impetigo heals. If crusting or oozing returns, then the doctor can look to see if the infection has returned. Many people get blisters on a lip that are cold sores, instead of impetigo. Cold sores are caused by viruses (mupirocin doesn't work on those viruses).

Question 7

Taking bactrimds for impetigo. few days ago pain/press. behind eyes, nausea, swollen glands back of head, fever, bodyaches, flu shot in sept. ideas?

Accepted Answer

Pain behind your eyes is typical for a sinus infection. The nausea, sweats, chills and body aches could be signs of a bacterial or viral infection, including the flu or mono. The flu shot protects 50-70% of healthy adults, so you can still get the flu, which is a virus. If it's a bacterial infection of your sinuses, Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) likely isn't enough. Either way, you're very ill, so please call your doc!

Question 8

How can you get impetigo?

Accepted Answer

Impetigo is a bacterial infection of the skin, most commonly acquired from direct skin-to-skin contact, especially in children.

Question 9

Is there anything i can get from the grocery store or drug store for my impetigo until i can see a doctor?

Accepted Answer

Bacitracin, but don't try this alone for too long if you are not seeing improvements as impetigo often needs more potent therapies.

Question 10

If i dont get impetigo treated, will it heal on its own?

Accepted Answer

Often lingers, spreads, and may become more serious, causing cellulitis or abcess. If caused by strep, it can cause glomerulonephritis, or, if spreading to the respiratory area, rheumatic fever. Often spreads to other members of the household, or came from other household member carrying the bacteria assymptomatically.

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Recurring impetigo around mouth?

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Can eczema around the mouth turn into impetigo?

I have a family member who has impetigo, and i am worried about catching it. does the bacteria need to enter the mouth or nose/open skin wound or can i catch it simply by coming in contact with it?

Dr. rx'd clindoxyl but i think i have impetigo- can it work? small clusters of tiny red bumps around my mouth & chin for 3 months. never had acne...

Can impetigo be carried out through saliva?

Had impetigo and used mupirocin2% three weeks ago. left with redness and lower lip is itchy but no signs of blisters. is it back?

Taking bactrimds for impetigo. few days ago pain/press. behind eyes, nausea, swollen glands back of head, fever, bodyaches, flu shot in sept. ideas?

How can you get impetigo?

Is there anything i can get from the grocery store or drug store for my impetigo until i can see a doctor?

If i dont get impetigo treated, will it heal on its own?

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