Impetigo Center - Bradenton, FL
Bradenton 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 Bradenton * Ted F Kadivar MD PA  John A Cottam MD  Riverside Medical Center  Peter J Mattina Jr. MD  Jeffrey S Beard MD  Philip M Catalano MD  John W Demetree MD PA  Susan H Weinkle MD  Manatee Dermatology  Manatee Dermatology  University Park Dermatology  University Park Dermatology  Skin Smart Dermatology  First Physicians Group University Parkway  Dermatology at Lakewood Ranch  David M Bracciano MD  J Kent Bartruff MD PA  S Mark Burnett MD  Isaac Zamora MD  Skin Cancer Specialists  Alfred D Hernandez MD  Dermatology & Skin Surgical Center of Sarasota  Leonard Slazinski MD  Center for Sight  Center for Skin Wellness  Abrams Dermatology  O'Donoghue Dermatology  Dermatology Associates of Sarasota  William Elstein MD  Intercoastal Dermatology  American Dermatology Associates  Intercoastal Dermatology  Skin Cancer Specialist Inc  Milam and Bogart Dermatology  Milam and Bogart Dermatology  Institute For Advanced Medicine  Academic Alliance in Dermatology  Christopher G Nelson MD PA  Academic Alliance in Dermatology  John F Kirk MD  Robert R Tawil MD  Caruso & Oriba MDs  Arnold E Ison MD  Visage Dermatology  Caruso & Oriba MDs  Bay Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery PA  Bonita Drake MD  Sarasota Skin & Cancer Center  J Cedric Thornton MD  Gary L Heller DO  Melanie R Haynes MD  Dermatology Clinic  Dermatology Clinic  Hobart K Richey MD  Mahoney Dermatology Specialists PA  Monica L Walker MD  Monica L Walker MD  Monica L Walker MD  Steven J Wasserman MD  Henry E Wiley III MD PA  Luis T Menendez MD  South Tampa Dermatology  Kathleen Leber MD  Center for Dermatology & Skin Surgery Inc  Center for Dermatology & Skin Surgery Inc  Center for Dermatology & Skin Surgery Inc  C Lance Kane MD & Dirk W Suringa MD  Academic Alliance in Dermatology  Academic Alliance in Dermatology  C Lance Kane MD & Dirk W Suringa MD  Castellano Specialty Center  Colorado Health & Youth LLC  Dermatology Health Care  Coast Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center  Bay Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery PA  Bay Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery PA  Bay Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery PA  Diagnostic Clinic Countryside Clearwater  Caban Skin Institute  Brandon Dermatology  Michael A Scannon MD  John L Millns Jr. MD PA  John L Millns Jr. MD PA  Michael A Scannon MD  Michael A Scannon MD  David H Nathan MD  Donald W Taylor MD  Academic Alliance in Dermatology  George Pavlidakey MD  Phyllis K Murphy MD  Sam Stieglitz MD  Clearwater Dermatology  Clearwater Dermatology  Teresa P Brandt MD  Bay Dermatology  Teresa P Brandt MD  Nancy Simons Ling MD PA  Prakit Jeerapaet MD  Countryside Dermatology & Laser Center  Suncoast Skin Solutions Inc Bradenton, FloridaUpcoming Local Events2012-05-26
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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 ImpetigoGroup A streptococcal infections 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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