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

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Dr. Gregory Mosolf
Dr. Gregory Mosolfanswered
Pediatrics 27 years experience
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.
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