Impetigo Center - Broomfield, CO
Broomfield 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 Broomfield * Flatirons Dermatology  Columbine Dermatology, PC  Boulder Valley Center for Dermatology  Boulder Valley Center for Dermatology  Boyle Family Dermatology  Denver Dermatology Consultants PC  Denver Dermatology Consultants PC  Denver Dermatology Consultants PC  Boulder Dermatology Clinic PC  Boulder Dermatology Clinic PC  Denver Dermatology Consultants PC  Denver Dermatology Consultants PC  Chan & Carretero MDs  Foothills Family Dermatology  Twin Peaks Dermatology  Franklin Dermatology Kaiser Permanente  Sorkin Dermatology Associates  Sorkin Dermatology Associates  Franklin Dermatology Kaiser Permanente  Sorkin Dermatology Associates  Alpine Dermatology Associates PLLC  Sorkin Dermatology Associates  Franklin Dermatology Kaiser Permanente  Mountainview Dermatology  H M Medical Consultants  Denver Skin Clinic  Denver Skin Clinic  Denver Skin Clinic  Denver Skin Clinic  Denver Skin Clinic  Rocky Mountain Dermatology  Longmont Clinic & Carbon Valley Medical Center  Karen J Johnson MD PC  David J Kerr MD  SkinCare Colorado  Columbine Dermatology, PC  Expert Laser Clinic  Boulder Medical Center Dermatology  George R Russell MD  Adrienne Stewart MD  Boulder Dermatology Clinic PC  Hill Center for Dermatology PC  Hill Center for Dermatology PC  Hill Center for Dermatology PC  Cherry Creek Dermatology PC  The Childrens Hospital  The Childrens Hospital  The Childrens Hospital  The Childrens Hospital  The Childrens Hospital  Apex Dermatology Group  Apex Dermatology Group  Dermatology Associates of Colorado  Front Range Dermatology  Dermatology & Laser Center at Harvard Park PLLC  Dermatology & Laser Center at Harvard Park PLLC  Dermatology & Laser Center at Harvard Park PLLC  Dermatology & Laser Center at Harvard Park PLLC  Colorado Dermatology Center  UCHSC Dermatology  UCHSC Dermatology  UCHSC Dermatology  UCHSC Dermatology  UCHSC Dermatology  UCHSC Dermatology  UCHSC Dermatology  UCHSC Dermatology  HealthMark A Center For Integrated Healing  Center For Advanced Dermatology  Center For Advanced Dermatology  AboutSkin Dermatology & DermSurgery  AboutSkin Dermatology & DermSurgery  C-Dermatology  Dermatology Associates of Colorado  Asarch Center for Dermatology & Laser  William J Bowman MD  Dermatology Associates of Colorado  Drs Stone & Stone  Asarch Center for Dermatology & Laser  Advanced Dermatology Skin Cancer & Laser Surgery  Advanced Dermatology Skin Cancer & Laser Surgery  Advanced Dermatology Skin Cancer & Laser Surgery  Advanced Dermatology Skin Cancer & Laser Surgery  Leslie A Stewart MD PC Adult & Pediatric Dermatology  Leslie A Stewart MD PC Adult & Pediatric Dermatology  Skin Secrets  James A Harris MD  Kaiser Dermatology  Paul W Orton MD  Dermatology and Laser Institute of Colorado PC  Dermatology Associates of Colorado  Dermatology and Laser Institute of Colorado PC  Brent C Sigler MD  Skin Care Specialists of Colorado  Skin Care Specialists of Colorado  Stephen P Castle DO  Fort Collins Skin Clinic  Fort Collins Skin Clinic  Anne-Lise A Hultsch MD & Barbara Lynn West MD  Anne-Lise A Hultsch MD & Barbara Lynn West MD Broomfield, ColoradoUpcoming Local Events2012-06-01
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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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Staph Infection (Staphylococcus Aureus)
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