Question 1

is there such thing as impetigo of the scalp?

Accepted Answer

Impetigo: Impetigo is a skin infection usually caused by a bacteria and yes it can involve the scalp or any other area of the body.

Question 2

i have impetigo on scalp, is it okay for me to still use shampoo?

Accepted Answer

This should be fine: as long as your impetigo is being appropriately treated by your healthcare provider.

Question 3

will applying antibacterial ointment and cleaning a suspected bacterial or impetigo infection with soap cause a potential false positive on a bacterial test/swab for it or mrsa?

Accepted Answer

: No. Treatment sounds fine. If improving, keep it up for 5-7 days

Question 4

i've been applying a prescribed antibiotic ointment to my diagnosed impetigo for 5 days. how do i know the impetigo is healing? i don't think it is.

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: Healing skin infections should start to get smaller and less red with treatment. If you are concerned return to your doctor for a recheck.

Question 5

good day, i currently have impetigo on my face an it is spreading.  i am currently using bactroban ointment, but it is still spreading.

Accepted Answer

May need more: Simple impetigo in a localized setting may respond to local treatment with bactroban. Cleansing the area with peroxide can assist in some cases. When the problem is not responding an oral antibiotic may be required as the germ may be colonizing hidden sites like the nasal passages that re-seed the problem.

Question 6

i've been on antibiotics & ointment for about 4 days for impetigo but i keep getting new spots. they are tiny, burst & heal quickly, is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Right drug?: Please talk to your doctor You may need a different antibiotic due to a feud resistant staph infection or even a culture to determine this

Question 7

my daughter has a big knot on her forehead that keeps swelling seems by the second, i know she has impetigo, so ive applied the topical ointment but it seems to not be working on her face like how it does on her skin.. any suggestions please?

Accepted Answer

Doesn't sound good: A preschooler with impetigo (skin infection) who then gets a skin lump that is swelling "by the second" sounds bad. It's possible that the forehead knot has no infection but is due to an unwitnessed head bonk on something hard. It's also possible that there is a fast growing abscess or cellulitis infection and injectable antibiotics are needed. Doctor's exam is needed to figure this one out.

Question 8

how long can impetigo bacteria live on the tube of an ointment that was used before the doctor made a diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Ointment: Presumably the ointment would kill the germs fairly promptly

Question 9

should my daughters eczema/impetigo be covered with gauze on her face & cheeks? she's on the antibiotic ointment mupirocin

Accepted Answer

If around others: If she is around other children or siblings then covering it would be a good idea to prevent spread to others. If not around others then there isn't a need to cover it.

Question 10

i recently had an infection on my leg and i was prescribed mupirocin ointment usp,2 %. my question is can i use this antibiotic on my face as well? i believe i have a little infection, possibly impetigo.

Accepted Answer

Yes: It can be used in simple localized areas. However, if you are seeing such areas show up in a variety of sites your doc may need to prescribe an oral medication that will eradicate the germ from your system. People often carry staph colonies in their nasal passages where the will persist until treated.

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Is there such thing as impetigo of the scalp?

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I have impetigo on scalp, is it okay for me to still use shampoo?

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Will applying antibacterial ointment and cleaning a suspected bacterial or impetigo infection with soap cause a potential false positive on a bacterial test/swab for it or mrsa?

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I've been applying a prescribed antibiotic ointment to my diagnosed impetigo for 5 days. how do i know the impetigo is healing? i don't think it is.

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Good day, i currently have impetigo on my face an it is spreading. i am currently using bactroban ointment, but it is still spreading.

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I've been on antibiotics & ointment for about 4 days for impetigo but i keep getting new spots. they are tiny, burst & heal quickly, is this normal?

A member asked:

My daughter has a big knot on her forehead that keeps swelling seems by the second, i know she has impetigo, so ive applied the topical ointment but it seems to not be working on her face like how it does on her skin.. any suggestions please?

A member asked:

How long can impetigo bacteria live on the tube of an ointment that was used before the doctor made a diagnosis?

A member asked:

Should my daughters eczema/impetigo be covered with gauze on her face & cheeks? she's on the antibiotic ointment mupirocin

A member asked:

I recently had an infection on my leg and i was prescribed mupirocin ointment usp,2 %. my question is can i use this antibiotic on my face as well? i believe i have a little infection, possibly impetigo.

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