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What is the treatment for impetigo for a 4 year old child?
My son is 4 years old and has impetigo. What would be the most effective treatment?
3 Answers
Impetigo is usually caused by streptococcus.
If there is just one or 2 spots you can use antibiotic ointment until healed. If it is spreading or multiple spots he may need oral antibiotics also
Appropriate treatment for simple impetigo generally involves use of a topical antibiotics, such as mupirocin. If the lesions are complicated with evidence of cellulitis the use of oral antibiotics appropriate for strep or staph may be necessary.
Cheryl G. Tolliver