Question 1

should i use neosporin on an impetigo scab?

Accepted Answer

Yes you can: Bactroban/ Mupirocin ointment works the best and it is a prescription.

Question 2

because i have impetigo on my arm, will neosporin work on it?

Accepted Answer

Impetigo: It may help but may not cure it. If there are only a few sores on the skin, a better antibiotic is Mupirocin (bactroban), more skin involvement usually needs an oral antibiotic. Please remember that impetigo is a very contagious disease that, if not treated correctly, may cause heart and kidney complications.

Question 3

can impetigo be treated with neosporin?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: Or polysporin, (bacitracin and polymyxin) triple antibiotics, etc.

Question 4

is it possible for me to put neosporin on an impetigo blister?

Accepted Answer

Neosporin: There is certainly no downside for putting neosporin on an impetigo lesion. Typically, however, a prescription strength antibiotic ointment is prescribed for these lesions. I suggest if you see no improvement in a day or two, to see your doctor.

Question 5

what is the treatment for impetigo?

Accepted Answer

Antibiotics: The treatment is good skin hygeine with good skin cleansing.  In addition, treament with either topical or oral antibiocs is often applied based on how severe the problem is.

Question 6

how do you contract impetigo and treatment?

Accepted Answer

Contact : Impetigo is a contagious skin infection of the skin around the lips, usually with the classic "honey crust".  Caused by streptococcus and now, just as likely, staphylococcus, it is treated by a doctor who will verify the diagnosis and give antibiotics, either systemic or topical.

Question 7

what are rigor fits? and what treatment would you give for impetigo

Accepted Answer

Chills: Rigors are chills; rigor fits would be the episodes of chills and muscle shivering.  Impetigo is treated with topical antibiotics, such as Mupirocin (bactroban), or oral antibiotics if it is severe.

Question 8

how can you tell if a scratch wound on the skin is infected? area around the wound is pink. home treatment with neosporin ok?

Accepted Answer

Infected wound: If the wound is having greenish or yellow color fluid/ discharge,  along with signs of inflammation like swelling, redness and severe pain;  i would consider that to be an infected wound.  If you have these signs and symptoms,  please get help from your physician.   Good luck !

Question 9

how should i apply fucidin cream as treatment for impetigo?

Accepted Answer

1 to 3 days: It takes 1to3 days from the time you are infected and the rash to appear.

Question 10

best treatment for severe road rash? everything is sticking to the wound when  we try to change bandages.  even with neosporin.  mil says saran wrap?

Accepted Answer

Tetanus shot: Did you get a tetanus booster dose? If not, please do.
You may soak the bandage in Vaseline before applying to the raw area. If the wound has scabbed over, you may leave is uncovered.

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How can you tell if a scratch wound on the skin is infected? area around the wound is pink. home treatment with neosporin ok?

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How should i apply fucidin cream as treatment for impetigo?

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Best treatment for severe road rash? everything is sticking to the wound when we try to change bandages. even with neosporin. mil says saran wrap?

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