Impetigo Center - Chesterfield, MO
Chesterfield 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 Chesterfield * West County Dermatology Inc  West County Dermatology Inc  George J Hruza MD  West County Dermatology Inc  Advanced Dermatology  Laura E Wagner MD  Lawrence E Samuels MD Inc  Lawrence E Samuels MD Inc  Dermatology Health Center  Washington University Dermatology  Washington University Dermatology  Karen E Forsman MD LLC  Washington University Dermatology  Washington University Dermatology  Washington University Dermatology  Washington University Dermatology  Washington University Dermatology  Washington University Dermatology  Karen E Forsman MD LLC  Washington University Dermatology  Washington University Dermatology  Washington University Dermatology  Chesterfield Valley Dermatology  St Louis Dermatology & Surgery Center PC  St Louis Dermatology & Surgery Center PC  St Louis Dermatology & Surgery Center PC  Wildwood Dermatology  St Louis Dermatology & Surgery Center PC  Madhavi Kandula MD PC  Town Center Dermatology  Oliver A McKee MD  Jason B Amato MD  Joseph M Duvall MD  Mid-County Dermatology  Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery  P Louis Medler MD  Mid-County Dermatology  Lee S Portnoff MD PC  Premier Dermatology  Lester Reese MD  Boonslick Medical Group Inc  First Capitol Dermatology  Dermatology Specialists Inc  St Charles County Dermatology  Craig W Spenner MD  Sunset Dermatology PC  O'Fallon Dermatology Specialists  Daniel K Lane MD  Erin Scott Gardner MD  Overland Medical Center  Central Dermatology  Central Dermatology  John A Powell MD  Jerome M Aronberg MD  Dermatology At Winghaven  Dermatology At Winghaven  Dermatology At Winghaven  Robert E Ziegler MD  Dermatological Care  Dermatological Care  Accurate Skin Clinic  Lewis C Vollmar MD  Dermatological Care  Richard Walters MD PC  Stephen M Palmer MD  North County Dermatology  Sharon F Tiefenbrunn MD  Dermatology Consultants PC  Lake St. Louis Dermatology  Lake St. Louis Dermatology  Peter C Lee MD  Washington University Dermatology  Washington University Dermatology  St Louis University Dermatology  St Louis University Dermatology  Cardinal Glennon Children's Medical Center Pediatric Dermatology  Washington University Dermatology  Jacquelyn B Garrett MD  Patients First Health Care  Washington Dermatology Center  Southeast Missouri Dermatology  Southeast Missouri Dermatology  Southeast Missouri Dermatology  Dermatology Center  Dermatology Center Chesterfield, MissouriUpcoming Local Events2012-06-09
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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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