Impetigo Center - Elk Grove, CA
Elk Grove 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 Elk Grove * UC Davis Medical Group Elk Grove  Elliott L Adams MD  Kaiser South Sacramento Dermatology Dept  Kaiser South Sacramento Dermatology Dept  Kaiser South Sacramento Dermatology Dept  William H Chan MD  Calkin & Boudreaux Dermatology  Drs Silverstein & Braunstein  Calkin & Boudreaux Dermatology  Drs Silverstein & Braunstein  Drs Silverstein & Braunstein  Emil A Tanghetti MD  Dermatology Consultants of Sacramento  Dermatology Consultants of Sacramento  Dermatology Consultants of Sacramento  Laser & Skin Surgery Medical Group Inc  Laser & Skin Surgery Medical Group Inc  Laser & Skin Surgery Medical Group Inc  Laser & Skin Surgery Medical Group Inc  Mercy Medical Group Allergy Dermatology & Pulmonology  John A Kasch MD  E Patrick Creehan MD  Michael J Fazio MD  Sutter Medical Group  Midtown Dermatology  Randal W Anderson MD  Timothy E Baker MD  Robert L Burns MD  Capital Dermatology Medical Group  C Stephen Goetz MD  Nancy L Page MD  James D Kim MD  Abdalla Khourdaji MD  Lamont W Hornbeck MD  Alan Semion MD  David No MD  Gregory M Bricca MD  Placer Dermatology & Skin Care Center  Robert H Hargrove MD  AnewSkin Dermatology  Elizabeth M Kass MD  Stuart I Jacobs MD  Dermatology Medical Associates Inc  Dermatology Medical Associates Inc  Dermatology Medical Associates Inc  Roland Hart MD  Bruce D Miller MD  Woodland Healthcare  Woodland Healthcare  Joseph Cerny MD  Balfour Dermatology & Day Spa Inc  Jon A Erickson MD  Diablo Dermatology & Vein Specialists  Central Valley Dermatology  Tracy Dermatology Medical Group  Sutter North Medical Foundation  Jenine L Tanabe MD  Advanced Dermatology & Laser Center  Advanced Dermatology & Laser Center  Advanced Dermatology & Laser Center  Advanced Dermatology & Laser Center  Fremont Rideout Health Group  Curtis A Raskin MD Inc  Park Shadelands Medical Offices  Park Shadelands Medical Offices  Park Shadelands Medical Offices  Edward Becker MD  Edward Becker MD  A Premier Skin Care and Laser Center  Jeffrey T Bortz MD  Gary Wagner MD  Jerome R Potozkin MD  Shirley L Van MD  Dermatology Affiliates  Ross T Jackson MD Kaiser  Alexander Lewis MD  Sutter Gould Medical Foundation  Adam Wallach MD  Robert Greenberg MD  Marilyn S Kwolek MD  Affiliates In Dermatology  Jeffrey Riopelle MD & Sean Feezell DO  Advanced Dermatology Care  Allergy & Dermatology Clinic  Allergy & Dermatology Clinic  Sierraderm  Advanced Laser Skin Care Ctr  Dean Anthony MD  Pacific Dermatology  Pacific Dermatology  Haines P Ely MD  William Lide MD  Kaiser Permanente Pleasanton Medical Offices  Avakoff Billings Crain & Fung  Avakoff Billings Crain & Fung  Ervin H Epstein Jr. MD  Kaiser Permanente Dermatology Dept  Kaiser Permanente Dermatology Dept  Kaiser Permanente Dermatology Dept  N Charles Diakon MD Elk Grove, CaliforniaUpcoming Local Events2012-06-03
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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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