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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?

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Dr. Yelena Kipervas answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

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.

Answered 8/20/2016

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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 doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Yelena Kipervas answered

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