Question 1

what is the best way to get rid of impetigo?

Accepted Answer

Antibiotics: See your doctor.  He will prescribe an antibiotic that will take care of the impetigo.

Question 2

why can't i get rid of my impetigo? what can i do?

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Have you seen your: doctor? If you haven't, you should. There are topical antibiotic treatments and oral antibiotic treatments. If neither of those are working, perhaps you are getting reinfected by another person, yourself or something contaminated in your environment. You should also make sure that it is impetigo and not a herpes infection, or a contact dermatitis, both of which can appear similar.

Question 3

is there any home remedy to get rid of left-over impetigo marks from a child's body?

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Urea: Urea cream will slowly peel away top layer of skin to lighten post inflammatory hyperpigmentation. 40 per cent is available by prescription but 20 per cent is over the counter.

Question 4

how can i get rid of my mild impetigo fast?

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See below: Use an otc antibiotic ointment 3 times a day for seven days or until gone.

Question 5

what's the best way to get rid of scars?

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Can't really get RID: Of scars, but you can reduce their noticibility.  Use a cream called Mederma to reduce the appearance of scars.

Question 6

any suggestions on how to get rid of scars naturally?

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Tincture of time  : Time for scars to mature will often produce the best scars. Eating a well balanced diet while avoiding sun and tobacco use is also important. Topical scar massage may also help. Honey, banana leaves, aloe vera, allium cepa, arnica montana, cocoa butter, etc are all rumored to provide some homeopathic relief.

Question 7

can aquaphor get rid of scars?

Accepted Answer

No: Aquafor moistens skin, but a scar is a scar and will never go away.

Question 8

how does mederma get rid of scars?

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Not a fan of Mederma: I do not recommend mederma as I have not seen the benefits of treatment. It needs to be applied 4 times a day which is not practical for the typical individual. Furthermore the true science is lacking.

Question 9

how to get rid of scars of laproscopy?

Accepted Answer

Here are some...: Scar is forever, but can evolve over time in an unpredictable way reflecting personal property of healing ability. So, leave it alone; if obsessed, seek evaluation and counseling so to decide if worthwhile to go through minor surgery with cosmetic excision.

Question 10

how to get rid of scars around my anus?

Accepted Answer

See plastic surgeon: There are many different types of scars and almost as many ways of treating them!  depending on the scar, it could be as simple as a cream to fade/bleach or as complex as reconstructive surgery.  Please see a plastic surgeon; they usually have the most experience with scars.  Not all surgeons want to deal with the anal area so be sure you tell them where your scars are.

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