Impetigo Center - Fond du Lac, WI
Fond du Lac 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 Fond du Lac * Fond Du Lac Regional Clinic Dermatology  Affinity Medical Group Dermatology  Aurora Health Center West End  Fox Cities Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center  Affinity Medical Group Dermatology  West Bend Clinic  Kagen Dermatology Clinic  Tara L Passow MD  John W Faber MD  Cleveland Health Network Dermatology Clinic  Richard E Neils MD  Advanced Healthcare Cedar Creek  Madison Medical Affiliates  Advanced Healthcare Menomonee Falls Clinic  Advanced Healthcare Menomonee Falls Clinic  Medical Associates Multi Specialty Clinics  Kevin S Myers MD  Aurora Health Care Sheboygan Clinic  Aurora Health Care Sheboygan Clinic  Aurora Health Care Sheboygan Clinic  Madison Medical Affiliates  Madison Medical Affiliates  James E Berman MD  Dermatology Associates of Wisconsin  Drs Cantieri, Braker & Nakata  Medical Associates Multi Specialty Clinics  Drs Cantieri, Braker & Nakata  Aurora Health Center  Madison Medical Affiliates  Dermatopathology Lab  North Shore Dermatology SC  North Shore Dermatology SC  Affilated Dermatologists SC  Drs Cantieri, Braker & Nakata  Advanced Healthcare Good Hope Clinic  Advanced Healthcare Cedar Creek  Advanced Healthcare Good Hope Clinic  Advanced Healthcare Good Hope Clinic  Advanced Healthcare Cedar Creek  Advanced Healthcare Good Hope Clinic  Dermatology Associates of Wisconsin  Dermatology Associates of Wisconsin  Dermatology Associates of Wisconsin  Dermatology Associates of Wisconsin  Dermatology Associates of Wisconsin  Affilated Dermatologists SC  Affilated Dermatologists SC  Affilated Dermatologists SC  Affilated Dermatologists SC  Affilated Dermatologists SC  Affilated Dermatologists SC  Dermatology Associates of Wisconsin  Affilated Dermatologists SC  Affilated Dermatologists SC  Dermatology Services  James H Barnett MD  Amani A Maguid MD SC  Dermatology Associates of Wisconsin  Madison Medical Affiliates  Wisconsin Dermatology Clinic  Wisconsin Dermatology Clinic  Wisconsin Dermatology Clinic  Michael J Smullen MD  Jordan A Moore MD  Linda G Rabinowitz MD  ProHealthcare Medical Associates  Layton Avenue Dermatology  Dermatology Clinic SC  Dermatology Clinic SC  Madison Medical Affiliates  Evonne M Winston MD  C Sue Conley MD  Internal Medicine Physicians  Dermatologic Surgery Associates  Layton Avenue Dermatology  UW Health East Dermatology  Dean East Clinic Family Practice  Aurora Burlington Clinic  Great Lakes Dermatology  Mercy Walworth Medical Center  UW Health Dermatology  UW Health Dermatology  UW Health Dermatology  UW Health Dermatology  UW Health Dermatology  St Marys Hospital Dean Clinic  St Marys Hospital Dean Clinic  St Marys Hospital Dean Clinic  Donald Schuster MD  Riverview Dean Clinic  Riverview Dean Clinic  Madison Psychiatric Associates  Advanced Dermatology Inc  Dean West Clinic  UW Health West Dermatology  UW Health West MOHS Surgery Clinic  UW Health West MOHS Surgery Clinic  Dean Specialty Clinic West Clinic Dermatology  Nyles R Eskritt MD  Beloit Clinic SC Fond du Lac, WisconsinUpcoming Local Events2012-05-31
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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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