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Could Scabbing Be The Healing Process While On Treatment For Impetigo ?
Hello, i was diagnosed with impetigo last week on Wednesday. I was given a cream and some pills to take. it ha been a week now. The infection looks a lot better but now it is scabbing. Is this just a healing process? Do i need to continue using the ointment?
Mon, 31 Aug 2020
Hello,
Scabbing is part of the healing process. Usually the scab should be let untouched because it can slow down the healing. Meanwhile, I suggest to continue applying the ointment maintain the area clean.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
Scabbing is part of the healing process. Usually the scab should be let untouched because it can slow down the healing. Meanwhile, I suggest to continue applying the ointment maintain the area clean.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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