Question 1

based on what i've researched it looks like i have impetigo. is there anything over-the-counter that i can treat it with?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: For antibiotic therapy, the chosen agent must provide coverage against both Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes. The prevalence of methicillin-resistant S aureus (MRSA) and macrolide-resistant Streptococcus has changed empiric treatment options for impetigo, and relying upon OTC meds is not appropriate, with risks that can be life-threatening. Good luck.

Question 2

can i use savlon antiseptic cream for a mild impetigo if i don't have time to see a doctor in the coming days? 
if yes, how often should i apply it? should i put a bandage over it as well?
if no, any other otc product you would recommend?

Accepted Answer

Impetigo: Surface antiseptic and OTC antibiotic cream would help, but if no improvement in few days, you need to see your doctor, you may need a systemic antibiotic or the diagnosis isn't impetigo, goodluck

Question 3

what cream can prevent impetigo?

Accepted Answer

IMPETIGO: Contagious  purulent blister skin lesions are controlled with antibiotic cream like bactroban, (mupirocin) Bacitracin and oral antibiotics for extensive lesions.

Question 4

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 5

i recently had a bad case of impetigo that has slowly cleared up with the use of fucilin, it's back now, should i use the cream again or see my gp?

Accepted Answer

Plan: You can use antibacterial cream, but at the same time ,you need to see the doctor because impetigo is spreading fast without proper treatment.

Question 6

is it okay to use fougera triamcinolone acetonide cream for impetigo?

Accepted Answer

No: No, this used to treat dermatitis-skin. You need antibiotics to treat impetigo. You should see your dermatologist.

Question 7

will impetigo cream treat acne scars?

Accepted Answer

Not acne scars: I'm sorry your disease led to scarring. This can be prevented with modern Rx. The scars can be managed by a plastic surgeon or dermatologist with a laser, filler, or microsurgery.

Question 8

if i use antiseptic like savlon antiseptic cream for impetigo, is there any possibility that the bacteria will develop resistance to the antiseptic?

Accepted Answer

No: As you will use the cream there is no development of a resistance .

Question 9

my boyfriend had poison ivy then it turned into impetigo. could i get it?  we sleep together and i'm the one putting the creams on his skin!

Accepted Answer

Immune: Its unlikely, your immune response is different from your boyfriend, you would most likely have got it by now if you were too.

Question 10

my boyfriend had poison ivy then it turned into impetigo. could i get it? we sleep in the same bed and i also have been putting the cream on his skin

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: It is possible but unlikely. Poison ivy is due to allergic contact dermatitis and due to the breakdown of his skin barrier the skin got infected with the bacteria. If you don't have the skin issues, then nothing to really worry about.

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Over the counter cream for impetigo

A member asked:

Based on what i've researched it looks like i have impetigo. is there anything over-the-counter that i can treat it with?

A member asked:

Can i use savlon antiseptic cream for a mild impetigo if i don't have time to see a doctor in the coming days? if yes, how often should i apply it? should i put a bandage over it as well? if no, any other otc product you would recommend?

A member asked:

What cream can prevent impetigo?

A member asked:

How should i apply fucidin cream as treatment for impetigo?

A member asked:

I recently had a bad case of impetigo that has slowly cleared up with the use of fucilin, it's back now, should i use the cream again or see my gp?

A member asked:

Is it okay to use fougera triamcinolone acetonide cream for impetigo?

A member asked:

Will impetigo cream treat acne scars?

A member asked:

If i use antiseptic like savlon antiseptic cream for impetigo, is there any possibility that the bacteria will develop resistance to the antiseptic?

A member asked:

My boyfriend had poison ivy then it turned into impetigo. could i get it? we sleep together and i'm the one putting the creams on his skin!

A member asked:

My boyfriend had poison ivy then it turned into impetigo. could i get it? we sleep in the same bed and i also have been putting the cream on his skin

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