Question 1

how long does impetigo generally last?

Accepted Answer

Several weeks: Untreated it could last several weeks or months. With treatment it will resolve in about a week with either bactroban or Altabax (retapamulin) or oral antibiotic if necessary.

Question 2

i have a skin rash. the last time i was at the docter i was told it was impetigo. it has stil not gone away. and seems to worsen?

Accepted Answer

Was it treated?: You saw a doctor told you about impetigo; did you get treated and it is getting worse? Then you know it is the wrong treatment or wrong diagnosis. You may want to see what could be causing the skin rash that you are exposed to regularly You did not give enough information for any suggestion to care for the rash however obviously you have not removed what may be causing the rash is why it is worse.

Question 3

how long does impetigo last. i've done 2 rounds of clindamyicin and topical bactroban (mupirocin) and it seems to be coming back. i am the only one with it. ?

Accepted Answer

Impetigo treatment: Try taking baths with warm soapy water. Add 3-4 tablespoons of bleach to water as a disinfectant. Also apply bactrioban to your nostrils several times during day. Keep your towel separate.

Question 4

can impetigo last for weeks?

Accepted Answer

Yes,: if inappropriately treated, or not treated at all!

Question 5

i had bullous impetigo around my upper thigh and near my vagina last year. now i have genital sores. could the outbreak last year be the cause ?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Its possible that the impetigo has come back.  Its also possible that you have something else.  The best thing to do in this situation is to get an exam and find out.  Best wishes!

Question 6

at dr. yesterday. diangosis impetigo. prescription bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) ds. woke up sweating last night. headache. throat getting sore. nausea. body aches. feels like pressure behind eyes. had flu shot. slight ruq pain. ideas?

Accepted Answer

See below: Could be a combination of the following: 
1.Flu vaccine side effects and antibiotic use-gi upset/stomach ache.  
2. A viral illness with cold and stomach symptoms. 
3. Doubt due to impetigo unless lesions are spreading/worsening.
Re check with your doc if symptomatic care is not improving your status.

Question 7

could penile papule grow longer?

Accepted Answer

Probably not ...: After becoming an adult, the size of pearly penile papules along the corona of glans penis will remain the same at around 1-3 mm and not grow bigger.

Question 8

i got pruritic urticarial papules & plaques of pregnancy, started 1 week postpartum. can't find any itch relief. how long does this generally last?

Accepted Answer

Unusual: It's unusual for the rash to develop after delivery. It usually develops late in the third trimester and resolves during the first week postpartum. Rarely, it can persist for a few weeks after delivery. If it doesn't resolve soon, you may need to see a dermatologist to make sure it's not something else.

Question 9

my son has impetigo how do i go about it . must i take him to the doctor hes only 4 years ?

Accepted Answer

Definitely: Impetigo is diagnosis, you should go to doctor for confirmation and advice on further management an dhow you should take care of him.

Question 10

what does impetigo usually look like?

Accepted Answer

See below: Honey-colored crusts superimposed on red patches.

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I have a skin rash. the last time i was at the docter i was told it was impetigo. it has stil not gone away. and seems to worsen?

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How long does impetigo last. i've done 2 rounds of clindamyicin and topical bactroban (mupirocin) and it seems to be coming back. i am the only one with it. ?

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Can impetigo last for weeks?

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I had bullous impetigo around my upper thigh and near my vagina last year. now i have genital sores. could the outbreak last year be the cause ?

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At dr. yesterday. diangosis impetigo. prescription bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) ds. woke up sweating last night. headache. throat getting sore. nausea. body aches. feels like pressure behind eyes. had flu shot. slight ruq pain. ideas?

A member asked:

Could penile papule grow longer?

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I got pruritic urticarial papules & plaques of pregnancy, started 1 week postpartum. can't find any itch relief. how long does this generally last?

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My son has impetigo how do i go about it . must i take him to the doctor hes only 4 years ?

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What does impetigo usually look like?

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