Question 1

what medicine is typically used for impetigo under the nose?

Accepted Answer

Topical antibiotic: The bacteria that's commonly the cause of impetigo is staph aureus, which responds to prescription topical antibiotics.  If your doctor determines that you are a carrier of staph, he/she will prescribe you a topical antibiotic to apply to your nostrils.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

is doxycycline a good drug against impetigo? will it work?

Accepted Answer

Not the best drug: Impetigo is a strep infection of the skin. Doxycycline might work, but isn't the best choice. But if your doctor prescribed it, she probably had a good reason, so take it as directed -- or contact her if uncertain. If you're doing this on your own (e.g. with leftover doxycycline), just don't. See a doctor to confirm the diagnosis and prescribe proper treatment.

Question 4

i am 20 years old and have been diagnosed with impetigo. my doctor prescribed me medicine but nothing is helping. was i misdiagnosed?

Accepted Answer

Hard to say: Confirmation or exclusion of the initial diagnosis would require an in person exam. Since you didn't list the treatment either a comment on that is also not possible. You are welcome to start over with more data but a call to the treating doc who saw you 1st would be more likely to solve your problem.

Question 5

hello . what are the treatments for bacterial skin infections ( impetigo, cellulitis, furuncle etc ) ?? name of drug needed?

Accepted Answer

: Proper treatment for things such as impetigo &amp; cellulitis require a proper evaluation and prescribed medication. This site is not here to bypass treatment by your physician. We are hoppy to point out proper ways to explore care needed for problems.

Question 6

what causes impetigo?

Accepted Answer

A skin infection: Impetigo is a bacterial skin infection.  It is usually caused by either streptococcal and/or staphylococcal bacteria.  It can be treated with an oral antibiotic or a topical antibiotic like muciporcin.

Question 7

can impetigo be cured?

Accepted Answer

Impetigo: Impetigo is normally, very easy to treat.  A topical antibiotic ointment or oral antibiotics will treat the infection.

Question 8

how serious is impetigo?

Accepted Answer

Minor infection: But should be treated to keep it from spreading, and because it usually won't resolve without antibiotics.

Question 9

how does impetigo spread?

Accepted Answer

Direct contact: Impetigo spreads by direct skin to skin contact.

Question 10

how can you get impetigo?

Accepted Answer

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

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

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Is doxycycline a good drug against impetigo? will it work?

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I am 20 years old and have been diagnosed with impetigo. my doctor prescribed me medicine but nothing is helping. was i misdiagnosed?

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Hello . what are the treatments for bacterial skin infections ( impetigo, cellulitis, furuncle etc ) ?? name of drug needed?

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What causes impetigo?

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Can impetigo be cured?

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How serious is impetigo?

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How can you get impetigo?

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