IMPETIGO… Treatment of Impetigo 30 Jun 202230 Jun 2022 For antibiotic therapy, the chosen agent must provide coverage against both Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes Limited impetigo — Topical therapy for impetigo should be administered if there are a limited number of lesions. Topical…
IMPETIGO… Ecythyma 26 Jun 202224 Jun 2022 Ecthyma is an ulcerative form of impetigo where untreated lesions of nonbullous impetigo progress to a deeper infection. Lesions consist of "punched-out" ulcers covered with yellow crust surrounded by raised violaceous margins. A subsequent…
IMPETIGO… Bullous Impetigo 23 Jun 202221 Jun 2022 Previous Post Non-Bullous Impetigo Bullous impetigo is a form of impetigo seen primarily in young children in which the vesicles enlarge to form flaccid bullae with clear yellow fluid, which…
IMPETIGO… Non-Bullous Impetigo 19 Jun 202217 Jun 2022 Previous Post - Impetigo Non-bullous impetigo is the most common form of impetigo. Lesions begin as papules that progress to vesicles surrounded by erythema. Subsequently they become pustules that enlarge…
Pediatric Practice... Pearls for your Pediatric Office Practice 