Impetigo Center - Dundalk, MD
Dundalk 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 Dundalk * Poulton Acri & Smith MDs LLC  Poulton Acri & Smith MDs LLC  Poulton Acri & Smith MDs LLC  Johns Hopkins Outpatient Dermatology  Johns Hopkins Outpatient Dermatology  Johns Hopkins Outpatient Dermatology  Johns Hopkins Outpatient Dermatology  Mercy Medical Center Dermatology  Mercy Medical Center Dermatology  William Dvorine MD  University of Maryland Dermatology  University of Maryland Dermatology  University of Maryland Dermatology  University of Maryland Dermatology  University of Maryland Dermatology  University of Maryland Dermatology  Michael Radowsky MD  Monte S Meltzer MD  Regina Anderson MD  Israel S Eckman MD  Joseph W Burnett MD  Clinical Associates PA Towson  Clinical Associates PA Towson  Grant J Anhalt MD  Ciro R Martins MD  M Eugene Tudino MD  Clinical Associates PA Towson  Anne Arundel Dermatology PA  Anne Arundel Dermatology PA  Herbert L Kronthal MD  Anne Arundel Dermatology PA  Anne Arundel Dermatology PA  Jeffrey G Middleton MD  Gerald W Newman MD LLC  Carolyn J Pass MD  Anne Arundel Dermatology PA  Mark H Lowitt MD LLC  Anne Arundel Dermatology PA  Anne Arundel Dermatology PA  Albert K Wong MD  William G Brown Dermatology Associates LLC  William G Brown Dermatology Associates LLC  Larry H Gaston MD  Bruce E Beacham MD  Saif U Syed MD  Stanley J Miller MD  Drs Simmons-O'Brien & Orlinsky LLC  Drs Simmons-O'Brien & Orlinsky LLC  John Skouge MD PA  David Strobel MD  Irmina C Boulier MD  Robinson & Max Dermatology PA  Robinson & Max Dermatology PA  Thomas B Day MD  Bonnie S Epstein MD  Warwick L Morison MD  Warwick L Morison MD  Mitchell Klapper MD  Annapolis Dermatology Center PA  Maryland Laser Skin & Vein Institute  Annapolis Dermatology Center PA  Annapolis Dermatology Center PA  Maryland Laser Skin & Vein Institute  Maryland Laser Skin & Vein Institute  Maryland Laser Skin & Vein Institute  Emanuel H Silverstein MD PA  Barbara K Honig  Barbara K Honig  Clinical Associates PA Pikesville  Anne Arundel Dermatology PA  Anne Arundel Dermatology PA  Annapolis Dermatology Associates  Risa Jampel MD PA  Allison Linquist MD  Annapolis Dermatology Associates  Irving D Wolfe MD  North Baltimore Dermatology Advanced Dermatology Bel-Air  Dermatology & Advanced Skin Care  Dermatology & Advanced Skin Care  Dermatology & Advanced Skin Care  Benjamin D Bernstein MD  North Baltimore Dermatology Advanced Dermatology Bel-Air  Dermatology Laser Center  Center for Dermatology & Skin Care of Maryland  Frederick N Pearson MD  Thuy V Nguyen MD  Clinical Associates PA Reisterstown  Clinical Associates PA Reisterstown  Charlotte Modly MD  Melanie L Adams MD PA  Columbia Dermatology Center  Anita L Henderson MD  Lynda M Crawford MD  Stephen R Damm MD  Debra A Coats-Walton MD  Cylburn E Soden MD  Lawrence R Feldman MD  Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery Associates PC  Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery Associates PC  David A Spott MD Dundalk, MarylandUpcoming Local Events2012-06-02
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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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