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Impetigo Tips

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Homeopathy Doctor•Delhi
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Impetigo

Impetigo is a common and contagious skin infection. It mainly affects infants and children.

Mostly affected area are:

It manifests as red sores on the face, especially around a child s nose and mouth, and on hands and feet.

When these sores burst it forms honey colored crusts

Causes
Causative agent is staphylococcus bacteria, sometimes group a streptococcus may cause,
This condition is highly infectious, these bacteria enter in...more
Last Updated: 5 years ago• Featured Tip
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MD - Homeopathy, BHMS

Homeopathy Doctor•Vadodara
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Impetigo is one of the most contagious skin infections that affect young children and in rare cases, adults. This rash can usually be seen on the face, neck and hands of children between the ages of 2 and 6 and in the groin area in the case of diaper wearing infants. This infection is not life threatening and is usually resolved within two or three weeks.

Homeopathy can be easily used to treat this condition. Homeopathy is a holistic form of treatment that has negligible side effects. T...more
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MD - Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy

Dermatologist•Kumbakonam
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Impetigo is a disorder caused by bacterial infection resulting in sores and blisters. It usually occurs more in children and less in adults. It is characterized by red sores filled with fluid, along with yellowish brown crusts. It is contagious in nature and may spread via sharing sheets, clothing and towels.

Impetigo may be classified as -

1. Bullous impetigo

This type usually occurs in children below two years of age. The body, arms and the legs are the areas where t...more
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Dermatologist•Ghaziabad
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Impetigo is a disorder caused by bacterial infection resulting in sores and blisters. It usually occurs more in children and less in adults. It is characterized by red sores filled with fluid, along with yellowish brown crusts. It is contagious in nature and may spread via sharing sheets, clothing and towels.
Impetigo may be classified as:

Bullous impetigo: This type usually occurs in children below two years of age. The body, arms and the legs are the areas where the symptoms firs...more
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Dermatologist•Pune
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Impetigo is a disorder caused by bacterial infection resulting in sores and blisters. It usually occurs more in children and less in adults. It is characterized by red sores filled with fluid, along with yellowish brown crusts. It is contagious in nature and may spread via sharing sheets, clothing and towels.
Impetigo may be classified as:

Bullous impetigo: This type usually occurs in children below two years of age. The body, arms and the legs are the areas where the symptoms firs...more
Last Updated: 5 years ago• Featured Tip
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Dermatologist•Delhi
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Impetigo is a type of skin infection commonly seen in children and rarely in adults. It is contagious in nature; bacteria like staphylococcus aureus and at times, streptococcus pyogenes, are responsible for the occurrence of this infection. Generally, the face, hand and neck regions of the children get affected. Impetigo can be classified into two kinds: non-bullous impetigo or impetigo contagiosa and bullous impetigo.

Non-bullous impetigo appears like red sores, which burst rapidly, le...more
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Dermatologist•Hyderabad
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Impetigo is a skin disorder that is contagious in nature and primarily affects children; it is characterized by the appearance of red sores on the skin. The face, neck and the hands of a child are usually affected by this condition. This disorder tends to develop around the region where the diaper is worn by a child. It is caused by the bacteria; Staphylococcus Aureus and Streptococcus Pyogenes. The disorder is classified as:

Bullous impetigo: It is a type of impetigo which is common am...more
Last Updated: 6 years ago• Featured Tip
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Dermatologist•Delhi
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Impetigo is an extremely contagious infection caused by bacteria that affects the skin. It occurs on the face, neck and hands of young children and infants. Diapers wearing infants tend to get it around the diaper area. It is highly contagious and causes red sores that can break open, ooze fluid and develop a yellow brown crust. Impetigo is a contagious disease and can spread to others through close contact. It can also spread by sharing towels, sheets, clothing, toys or other items. As the skin...more
Last Updated: 1 year ago• Featured Tip
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Dermatologist•Mumbai


1. Dr. Sushrut save

Https://www. Lybrate. Com/mumbai/doctor/dr-sushrut-save-dermatologist ;

Mbbs, dnb (dermatology), mnams (skin & v. D.)

14 years experience 500 at clinic 500 online



Dr. Sushrut save is a highly qualified and experienced dermatologist based in mumbai, india. He holds an mbbs degree from padmashree Dr. D. Y. Patil medical college, as well as a dnb in dermatology and an mnams in skin and v. D. From k. J. Somaiya ...more
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Dermatologist•Delhi




1. Dr. Munish paul ;

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Md-dermatology, mbbs bachelor of medicine and bachelor of surgery

28 years experience 800 - 1000 at clinic

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Dr. Munish paul, a board-certified dermatologist with 28 years of experience, has successfully treated several patients suffering from psoriasis and other skin conditions. Dr. Paul's dedication to his profession and pride in improv...more
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This medical condition of inverse psoriasis is a version of psoriasis which predominantly affects the skin folds. This condition appears in the skin folds as a shiny rash in areas like the genitals, the armpits and under the breasts. This medical condition of inverse psoriasis does not give out any kind of scales due to the moist environment of the region where it has appeared. ;



The rashes on the skin folds appear differently depending on the type of the ...more
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Dermatologist•Hyderabad


1. Dr. Vijay bhasker reddy ch

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Md - dermatology, venereology & leprosy

8 years experience 500 at clinic 300 online

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He has assisted locals with a range of medical problems using his skills as a dermatologist. He received an md from osmania medical college in hyderabad in dermatology, venereology, and leprosy, among other medical specialties.
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इनवर्स सोरायसिस एक प्रकार का सोरायसिस है जो आमतौर पर त्वचा की परतों में एक चमकदार दाने के रूप में प्रकट होता है।ये अकसर बगलों, जननांग और स्तनों के नीचे विकसित होता है । इनवर्स सोरायसिस में त्वचा में खुरदुरापन नहीं होता क्योंकि ये नम वातावरण वाली जगहों रैश के रूप में पनपते हैं।

हल्की या गोरी त्वचा पर वालों में ये दाने गुलाबी या लाल रंग के हो सकते हैं और इसमें सफेद रंग के धब्बे हो सकते हैं। गेंहुई त्वचा पर यह एक साल्मन के रंग के दाने के रूप में दिखाई देता है जिसपर सफेद रंग के स्केल्स होत...more
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एक चिकनी, स्पष्ट त्वचा और सुंदर रंगत प्राप्त करने के लिए किसी उत्पाद से अपनी त्वचा को धीरे से स्क्रब करना एक्सफोलिएशन कहलाता है। एक्सफोलिएंट, उत्पाद जो आप एक्सफोलिएट करते समय अपनी त्वचा पर लगाते हैं, शारीरिक या रासायनिक रूप से आपकी त्वचा की ऊपरी परत से मृत त्वचा कोशिकाओं को हटाते हैं।

रासायनिक एक्सफोलिएंट्स में अल्फा-हाइड्रॉक्सी एसिड होते हैं जो मृत त्वचा को हटाने के लिए आणविक स्तर पर काम करते हैं। सफल एक्सफोलिएशन की कुंजी कोमल एक्सफोलिएंट्स का उपयोग करना है। कई कृत्रिम एक्सफोलिएंट्स मे...more
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Homeopathy Doctor•Delhi
1. Dr. Sanket gupta

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Bhms, md-homeopathy, pgpc - preventive cardiology

13 years experience 500 at clinic 250 online

He is an adept practitioner who works at health care facilities as a pain management and obesity specialist, where he treats patients who suffer from a variety of ailments brought on by their lifestyle choices. He also addresses cardiovascular problems. ;

As a dermato...more
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Ayurvedic Doctor•Bangalore
1. Dr. Chaithanya k s

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Bachelor of ayurveda, medicine and surgery (bams), ms

19 years experience 500 at clinic 500 online

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Being recognised as a reputed physician especially as an ayurvedic doctor.

He is a well known physician who specialises in ayurveda. He got his bachelor of ayurveda medicine and surgery (bams) from kvgamc in 2003 and Ms. From kv university in 2...more
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General Physician•Pune
1. Dr. Shivram bhonagiri

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Mbbs, md - internal medicine, general physician, pune

39 years experience 400 - 500 at clinic

Doctor shivram has been practising medicine for the past 39 years as a general practitioner and has helped a great number of patients who suffered from severe and complicated conditions. He received his prestigious education in the form of an undergraduate degree...more
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Dermatologist•Pondicherry
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How do they work, and which sources are the best?

Omega 3 fatty acids (epa/dpha) are important for a number of functions in our body including skin health. Daily recommended dose is 250-500mg.
when taken orally, omega-3 is most effective over a period of 3 months or longer.
people with psoriasis are more likely to develop heart disease, and omega-3s may reduce the risk of cardiac death and heart disease.
To get the benefits of omega-3s, people should make sure their suppleme...more
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