Impetigo Center - Janesville, WI
Janesville 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 Janesville * Riverview Dean Clinic  Riverview Dean Clinic  Beloit Clinic SC  C Sue Conley MD  Dean East Clinic Family Practice  Mercy Walworth Medical Center  UW Health East Dermatology  St Marys Hospital Dean Clinic  St Marys Hospital Dean Clinic  St Marys Hospital Dean Clinic  UW Health Dermatology  UW Health Dermatology  UW Health Dermatology  UW Health Dermatology  UW Health Dermatology  Donald Schuster MD  Madison Psychiatric Associates  Great Lakes Dermatology  Richard E Neils MD  Advanced Dermatology Inc  Monroe Clinic  Dean West Clinic  UW Health West Dermatology  UW Health West MOHS Surgery Clinic  UW Health West MOHS Surgery Clinic  Aurora Burlington Clinic  Tara L Passow MD  Drs Cantieri, Braker & Nakata  Drs Cantieri, Braker & Nakata  ProHealthcare Medical Associates  Affilated Dermatologists SC  Plastic Surgery Associates  Medical Associates Multi Specialty Clinics  Aurora Health Center  Drs Cantieri, Braker & Nakata  Affilated Dermatologists SC  Affilated Dermatologists SC  Affilated Dermatologists SC  Affilated Dermatologists SC  Affilated Dermatologists SC  Dermatopathology Lab  Affilated Dermatologists SC  Affilated Dermatologists SC  Affilated Dermatologists SC  Advanced Healthcare Menomonee Falls Clinic  Advanced Healthcare Menomonee Falls Clinic  Madison Medical Affiliates  Madison Medical Affiliates  James H Barnett MD  Amani A Maguid MD SC  Layton Avenue Dermatology  Dermatology Services  Wisconsin Dermatology Clinic  Wisconsin Dermatology Clinic  Wisconsin Dermatology Clinic  Linda G Rabinowitz MD  Dermatologic Surgery Associates  Dean Specialty Clinic West Clinic Dermatology  Aurora Health Center West End  Layton Avenue Dermatology  Internal Medicine Physicians  West Bend Clinic  James E Berman MD  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  Madison Medical Affiliates  Madison Medical Affiliates  Jordan A Moore MD  Madison Medical Affiliates  Evonne M Winston MD  Advanced Healthcare Cedar Creek  North Shore Dermatology SC  North Shore Dermatology SC  Madison Medical Affiliates  Fond Du Lac Regional Clinic Dermatology  Cleveland Health Network Dermatology Clinic  Affinity Medical Group Dermatology Janesville, WisconsinUpcoming 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 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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