How Treatments For Impetigo
Contagious
Herpes may itch and kids can spread the infection by scratching it and then touching other parts of the body .
Herpes contagious and can spread to anyone who comes in contact with infected skin or other items , such as clothing , towels and linens pill, which has been touched by the infected skin .
Treatment
When only affects a small area of the skin ( and especially if this is a form of non- bubble ) , and can usually be treated with herpes antibiotic ointment . But if the disease has spread to other areas of the body , or ointment does not work , your doctor may prescribe antibiotics, birth control pills or liquid that is usually taken for 7-10 days .
Once antibiotic treatment begins , healing should begin within a few days . It's important to make sure that your child is taking the medication and the doctor prescribed . Otherwise, you can skin infection deeper and more dangerous development .
While the infection is healing , gently wash the affected skin areas clean gauze and antiseptic soap every day . Soak any areas of crusted skin in warm water and soap to help remove the layers of crust ( it is not necessary to remove all of that ) .
To keep your child from spreading herpes to other parts of the body , the doctor or nurse may recommend covering the affected areas of the skin with gauze and tape or a loose plastic bandage . Keep your child's nails short and clean.
Prevent
Good hygiene practices , such as washing hands regularly , can help prevent herpes . And children to use soap and water to clean their skin and make sure they take baths or showers regularly . Paying special attention to areas of the skin that have been injured , such as cuts, scrapes , bug bites , areas of eczema , skin rashes , such as poison ivy . Keep these areas clean and covered.
A must for anyone in your family with herpes keep the nails cut short and herpes sores covered with gauze and tape.
Prevent the infection from spreading herpes between family members by using antibacterial soap , and make sure to use every member of the family a separate towel . If necessary, paper towels and went a substitute for those cloth even herpes . Separation of a person with bed linen and towels , and clothes from those of other family members , and wash these items in hot water. And keep your kitchen surfaces and clean home .
When to call the doctor
Call your doctor if your child has signs of herpes , especially if he or she has been for a family member or a colleague with infection. If your child has already been treated for impetigo , keep an eye on the sores and call the doctor if the skin does not begin to heal after 3 days of treatment , or if fever develops. If the area around the rash becomes red , warm , or tender to the touch, and notify your doctor as soon as possible .
Herpes may itch and kids can spread the infection by scratching it and then touching other parts of the body .
Herpes contagious and can spread to anyone who comes in contact with infected skin or other items , such as clothing , towels and linens pill, which has been touched by the infected skin .
Treatment
When only affects a small area of the skin ( and especially if this is a form of non- bubble ) , and can usually be treated with herpes antibiotic ointment . But if the disease has spread to other areas of the body , or ointment does not work , your doctor may prescribe antibiotics, birth control pills or liquid that is usually taken for 7-10 days .
Once antibiotic treatment begins , healing should begin within a few days . It's important to make sure that your child is taking the medication and the doctor prescribed . Otherwise, you can skin infection deeper and more dangerous development .
While the infection is healing , gently wash the affected skin areas clean gauze and antiseptic soap every day . Soak any areas of crusted skin in warm water and soap to help remove the layers of crust ( it is not necessary to remove all of that ) .
To keep your child from spreading herpes to other parts of the body , the doctor or nurse may recommend covering the affected areas of the skin with gauze and tape or a loose plastic bandage . Keep your child's nails short and clean.
Prevent
Good hygiene practices , such as washing hands regularly , can help prevent herpes . And children to use soap and water to clean their skin and make sure they take baths or showers regularly . Paying special attention to areas of the skin that have been injured , such as cuts, scrapes , bug bites , areas of eczema , skin rashes , such as poison ivy . Keep these areas clean and covered.
A must for anyone in your family with herpes keep the nails cut short and herpes sores covered with gauze and tape.
Prevent the infection from spreading herpes between family members by using antibacterial soap , and make sure to use every member of the family a separate towel . If necessary, paper towels and went a substitute for those cloth even herpes . Separation of a person with bed linen and towels , and clothes from those of other family members , and wash these items in hot water. And keep your kitchen surfaces and clean home .
When to call the doctor
Call your doctor if your child has signs of herpes , especially if he or she has been for a family member or a colleague with infection. If your child has already been treated for impetigo , keep an eye on the sores and call the doctor if the skin does not begin to heal after 3 days of treatment , or if fever develops. If the area around the rash becomes red , warm , or tender to the touch, and notify your doctor as soon as possible .
