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What should i do for recurring impetigo?

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Dr. Ziad Akl answered

More info: Please post more info. Your age. Describe the lesions you're calling impetigo. When did they start happening? Ho often do they appear? How long do hey last?

Answered 11/3/2012

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Good hygiene: Impetigo is a superficial infection of the skin. Typically, an area of the skin is irritated and its barrier function is compromised, allowing skin bacteria to cause an infection. Using antibacterial soaps may help. It is also important to keep existing impetigo lesions covered with a bandage and to wash hands well after touching them.

Answered 9/28/2016

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