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How to treat an impetigo scab?
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See below: I would apply neosporin or Bacitracin ointment to the area 3 times a day for 1 week.
Answered 6/24/2014
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Vasaline: If the impetigo is completely healed, believe it or not, you may just use vasaline petroleum jelly. Keep the scab "gooey" and it should fall off shortly.
Answered 11/2/2012
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