Impetigo Center - Bakersfield, CA
Bakersfield 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 Bakersfield * David J Elbaum MD  Susan Luu MD  Kern Dermatology  Norman E Levan MD  Pacific Surgical & Laser Institute  Bakersfield Dermatology  Bakersfield Dermatology  Bakersfield Dermatology  Bakersfield Dermatology  Ana A Cardenas MD  Earl S Pearson MD  Christopher L Villard MD  Michael McCray MD  Dermatology Surgical Medical  Advanced Dermatology Center & Cosmetic Care  West Dermatology Medical Group  West Dermatology Medical Group  Michael T Lin MD  Jasbir S Sandhu MD  Valley Dermatology  Robert R Jordan MD  Valley Dermatology  Lisa N Oki MD  Ventura Dermatology Medical Clinic Inc  Peter L Karlsberg MD  Dermatology Medical Group of Oxnard & Camarillo  Dermatology Medical Group of Oxnard & Camarillo  Coastal Dermatology  Affiliated Dermatologists  Dermatology Medical Group of Oxnard & Camarillo  Affiliated Dermatologists  Dermatology Medical Group of Oxnard & Camarillo  Affiliated Dermatologists  James S Weintraub MD  Daniel Taheri MD  South Valley Dermatology  Aloe Dermatology  Comron Maleki MD  Dermatology Medical Group of Oxnard & Camarillo  Conejo Dermatology Medical Group  Conejo Dermatology Medical Group  Novatt & Hurvitz MDs  Novatt & Hurvitz MDs  Kevin C Osburn MD  Louise H Stewart MD  Sansum Clinic Dermatology  Sansum Clinic Dermatology  Sansum Clinic Dermatology  William K Brokken MD  William K Brokken MD  Samson Santa Barbara Med Clinic Dermatology  Samson Santa Barbara Med Clinic Dermatology  Center For Dermatology Care  Center For Dermatology Care  Center For Dermatology Care  Center For Dermatology Care  Tri-Valley Dermatology and Laser Cdenter  Steven Naltsas MD  Facey Medical Foundation Mission Hills  Michael E Borok MD  Northridge Dermatology Associates  Garbis Kassabian  Northridge Dermatology Associates  VanMeter Hammond Benzian & Miller MDs  VanMeter Hammond Benzian & Miller MDs  VanMeter Hammond Benzian & Miller MDs  Central Coast Pathology Consultants  Northridge Dermatology Associates  VanMeter Hammond Benzian & Miller MDs  West Hills Dermatology Group  Kranson Cosmetic Laser Institute  Robert M Miller MD  Dermatology Associates of Westlake Village  Dermatology Associates of Westlake Village  Dermatology Associates of Westlake Village  Judith S Feldman MD  Dermatology Associates of Westlake Village  Dermatology Associates of Westlake Village  Evelyn Jankowski MD  West Lake Eye & Skin Associates Inc  Lawrence Osman MD  Bente H Berman MD  Advanced Dermatology Care of Southern California  Douglas Hamilton MD  Douglas Hamilton MD  Kingsburg Medical Center  Robert DeStefano MD  Southern CA Permanente  Diane M Reisinger MD  Southern CA Permanente  Kaiser Permanente Dermatology  Dermatology Group  Milton Kaplan MD  Valley Dermatology  Kaiser Permanente Dermatology  Valley Dermatology  Valley Dermatology  Robert M Hartman MD  Norman H Nelson MD  Castle Dermatology Bakersfield, CaliforniaBakersfield is a city at the southern end of the San Joaquin Valley in Kern County, California, United States. It is located roughly equidistant between Fresno and Los Angeles, 110 mi (180 km) to the north and south respectively.
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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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