Impetigo Center - Irondequoit, NY
Irondequoit 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 Irondequoit * Stephen J Xenias MD  Helendale Dermatology & Medical Spa  Dermatology Partners of Western New York  Dermatology Partners of Western New York  Advanced Dermatology  Greece Dermatological Associates  Greece Dermatological Associates  Greece Dermatological Associates  Richard M Greene MD  University Dermatology Associates  University Dermatology Associates  Clinton Crossing Dermatology  University Dermatology Associates  University Dermatology Associates  University Dermatology Associates  Barrington Park Dermatology Assoc  Barrington Park Dermatology Assoc  Barrington Park Dermatology Assoc  Mehta & Mehta MDs  Barrington Park Dermatology Assoc  Barrington Park Dermatology Assoc  Genesee Valley Laser Center  Genesee Valley Laser Center  Genesee Valley Laser Center  The Center for Dermatology LLC  Dermatology Associates  Muhlbauer Dermatopathology Laboratory  Muhlbauer Dermatopathology Laboratory  Muhlbauer Dermatopathology Laboratory  Pittsford Dermatology PLLC  Dermatology Partners of Western New York  WNY Skin Surgery and Dermatology PC  Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center  Dermatologic Center for Excellence  Buffalo Medical Group Dermatology  Altman Dermatology PC  Mary L Lenahan MD  Buffalo Medical Group Dermatology  Reflections Dermatology  Neiman Center for Dermatology & Hair Trans.  Farah Dermatology & Cosmetics LLC  Buffalo Medical Group Dermatology  Buffalo Medical Group Dermatology  Harvey Arbesman MD  Lynn A Amarante MD PC  Guthrie Clinic Sayre Dermatology  Guthrie Clinic Sayre Dermatology  Guthrie Clinic Sayre Dermatology  Guthrie Clinic Sayre Dermatology  Advanced Cosmetic Surgery  Marcelle A Grassi MD  Marcelle A Grassi MD  The Cosmetic Vein and Laser Center  The Cosmetic Vein and Laser Center  Richard B Narins MD  Orchard Park Dermatology  Mazin A Dhafir MD  Buffalo Medical Group Dermatology  Farah Dermatology & Cosmetics LLC  Farah Dermatology & Cosmetics LLC  David E Myers MD  Lynda M Sorensen MD  Ithaca Dermatology  Kevin B Kulick MD PC  Josephine McCallister MD  Roswell Park Cancer Institute  Roswell Park Cancer Institute  Roswell Park Cancer Institute  Roswell Park Cancer Institute  Buffalo Medical Group Dermatology  Brummitte Dale Wilson MD & Associates  Brummitte Dale Wilson MD & Associates  Subash C Ramchand MD  William E Clack MD  Agarwal & Tarfare MDs  North Medical Family Physicians  Donald L Levin MD  Olean Medical Group  Jon C Lochner MD Irondequoit, New YorkUpcoming Local Events2012-06-04
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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 ImpetigoEczema 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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