Impetigo Center - Arcadia, CA
Arcadia Dermatologist Doctors for ImpetigoType of Physician: Dermatologist What is a Dermatologist? A certification by the Board of Dermatology; practitioners treat pediatric and adult patients with disorders of the skin, mouth, hair and nails as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. They also have expertise in the care of normal skin, the prevention of skin diseases and cancers, and in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars. Specialty: Dermatology Common Name: Skin Doctor Dermatologist Doctors in Arcadia * Dong Chang MD  David A Voron MD Inc  Irene Lao MD  Sid Danesh MD  Facey Medical Group San Gabriel  Kaiser Permanente  Kaiser Permanente  Marion Quinn & Heather Butler MDs  Dr David Denenholz Inc  Dr David Denenholz Inc  Dr David Denenholz Inc  Marion Quinn & Heather Butler MDs  Robert B Seltzer MD  Dr David Denenholz Inc  Lawrence M Schall MD  James R Esther MD  Lenore Kakita MD  Jen-Yee Shen MD  HealthCare Partners Medical Group Fair Oaks  Lo Medical Group  Bennett & Shim MDs  Huntington Dermatology Group  Christiaan P Hallman MD  Huntington Dermatology Group  Paul J McAndrews MD  Marilyn A Mehlmauer MD & Sogol Saghari MD  Marilyn A Mehlmauer MD & Sogol Saghari MD  Bennett & Shim MDs  Huntington Dermatology Group  Richard H Chu MD  Magan Medical Clinic  Boston Dermatology  California Dermatology Center  Jacob Rispler MD  Daniel E Gormley MD  Preferred Dermatology  Tommy H Chen MD  USC Norris Cancer Center & Hospital Dermatology  Descanso Dermatology  Descanso Dermatology  Descanso Dermatology  USC Norris Cancer Center & Hospital Dermatology  Fernando B Canon MD  LAC & USC Medical Center  LAC & USC Medical Center  Gene J Lin MD  Alan Mantell MD  Leopold G Hernandez MD  Jane Wada MD  Gerard Nat MD  John J Guagenti MD  Oshin Bojalian MD  Michael Novak MD Inc  Downey Dermatologic Medical Group Inc  Michael Novak MD Inc  Downey Dermatologic Medical Group Inc  Douglas A Blose MD  Christopher Ho MD  Advanced Cosmetics & Dermatology Medical Center Inc  Kaiser Permanente Allergy & Dermatology  LA Laser & Cosmetic Dermatology Center  LA Laser & Cosmetic Dermatology Center  John J Estrada MD  Stuart L Shear MD  Charles Salinger MD  Amar Medical Group  St Jude Heritage Medical Group  St Jude Heritage Medical Group  St Jude Heritage Medical Group  Aston IV & Baugh MDs  Aston IV & Baugh MDs  Accredited Dermatology Medical Clinic  Accredited Dermatology Medical Clinic  Fortunata Mendoza MD  Advanced Skin Care Medical Ctr  St Jude Heritage Medical Group Bastanchury  Kangihnn Paik MD  Drs Cho & Han  Lisa Benest MD  Lisa Benest MD  Lawrence Nichols MD  Talbert Medical Group  Jeff Ashley MD  Rebecca L Fitzgerald MD  Martin H Kay MD  Lakeside Medical Associates  Martin Luther King Jr. Hospital Dermatology Dept  Suwapang Pattummadith MD  Advanced Dermatology & Plastic Surgery  George Tabor MD  David B Friedman MD  Dean F Murphy MD  Edward M Kramer MD  Rozalia Kovelman MD  Vitiligo & Pigment Institute of Southern California  Alexander Miller MD  Wilshire Aesthetics Medical Group  William Coffey MD  Metropolitan Dermatology Medical Group  Robert Mitchell Miller MD Inc Arcadia, CaliforniaUpcoming Local Events2012-06-10
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ImpetigoWhat is impetigo? What causes it?Impetigo (pronounced im-puh-TIE-go) is an infection of the surface of the skin, caused by staphylococcus ("staph") and streptococcus ("strep") bacteria. Impetigo is more common in children than in adults.
What are the types and symptoms of impetigo? What does impetigo look like?The two kinds of impetigo are:
Is impetigo contagious?Impetigo is contagious, mostly from direct contact with someone who has it, but sometimes from towels, toys, clothing or household items. Once it starts, impetigo often spreads to other parts of the body. This is particularly common with impetigo in children. There may be mini epidemics in daycare centers. Bacteria that cause impetigo may enter through a break in the skin, such as that which comes from cuts and scrapes. At times, however, impetigo appears even if no one nearby has it and the skin seems unbroken. Adults often catch impetigo from close contact with infected children. Heat, humidity, and the presence of eczema predispose a person to developing impetigo. Sometimes bacteria live in the nose and spread from there to oth... Recommended Reading Related to ImpetigoEczema facts
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Staph Infection (Staphylococcus Aureus)
- Staphylococcus or Staph is a group of bacteria that can cause a multitude of diseases. Staph infections can cause illness directly by infection or indirectly by the toxins they produce. Symptoms and signs of a Staph infection include redness, swelling, pain, and drainage of pus. Minor skin infections are treated with an antibiotic ointment, while more serious infections are treated with intravenous antibiotics.
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Rash
- The word "rash" means an outbreak of red bumps on the body. The way people use this term, "a rash" can refer to many different skin conditions. The most common of these are scaly patches of skin and red, itchy bumps or patches all over the place.
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Cellulitis
- Cellulitis is an acute spreading bacterial infection below the surface of the skin characterized by redness, warmth, inflammation, and pain. The most common cause of cellulitis is the bacteria Staph (Staphylococcus aureus).
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Scars
- Scar formation is a natural part of the healing process after injury. The depth and size of the wound incision and the location of the injury impact the scar's characteristics, but your age, heredity and even sex or ethnicity will affect how your skin reacts.
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Streptococcal Infections
- Group A streptococcal infections are caused by group A streptococcus, a bacteria that causes a variety of health problems, including strep throat, impetigo, cellulitis, erysipelas, and scarlet fever. There are more than 10 million group A strep infections each year.
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Eczema
- Eczema, also known as dermatitis, is a general term for many types of skin inflammation. The most common form of eczema is atopic dermatitis. The other forms of eczema include: contact eczema, seborrheic eczema, Nummular eczema, Neurodermatitis, stasis dermatitis, and dyshidrotic eczema. Symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of eczema may vary from person to person and may depend on the type of eczema.
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MRSA
- MRSA (methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus) bacteria causes skin infections with the following signs and symptoms: cellulitis, abscesses, carbuncles, impetigo, styes, and boils. Normal skin tissue doesn't usually allow MRSA infection to develop. Individuals with depressed immune systems and people with cuts, abrasions, or chronic skin disease are more susceptible to MRSA infection.
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