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How Can Facial Impetigo With Redness And Itching Be Treated?
hello my child has impetigo on the face he has 4 yrs and i have treated him with bactoban, azytromicyn for 4 days and the changes has been minimal. the big ones has dry out but there are new ones. we are currently trying altabax but he seems to have a allergic reaction to it. (redness and itchi feeling) no change
Antibiotics are the treatment plan of choice. If the response is inadequate, you can step up the antibiotics after consulting a pediatrician to cefpodoxime. Topical antibiotics like mupirocin can also be applied.
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Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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How Can Facial Impetigo With Redness And Itching Be Treated?
Hello, Antibiotics are the treatment plan of choice. If the response is inadequate, you can step up the antibiotics after consulting a pediatrician to cefpodoxime. Topical antibiotics like mupirocin can also be applied. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician