Impetigo Center - Kannapolis, NC
Kannapolis 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 Kannapolis * Dermatology Group Of The Carolinas  Dermatology Group Of The Carolinas  Dermatology Group Of The Carolinas  Dermatology Group Of The Carolinas  Dermatology Group Of The Carolinas  Dermatology Group Of The Carolinas  Dermatology Group Of The Carolinas  Dermatology Group Of The Carolinas  Dermatology Group Of The Carolinas  Dermatology Group Of The Carolinas  Dermatology Group Of The Carolinas  Wolfe Dermatology  North Lake Dermatology  North Lake Dermatology  University Dermatology  University Dermatology  Salisbury Dermatology Clinic PA  Salisbury Dermatology Clinic PA  Salisbury Dermatology Clinic PA  Lakeside Cosmetic Surgery Center  Lakeside Cosmetic Surgery Center  Troutman Family Medicine  Charlotte Dermatology PA  Carolina Skin Surgery Center  Charlotte Dermatology PA  Esthetics Center for Dermatology  Charlotte Dermatology PA  Curtis W Schupbach MD  Charlotte Dermatology PA  Dermatology Laser & Vein Specialists of The Carolinas  Dermatology Laser & Vein Specialists of The Carolinas  Mecklenburg Dermatology Associates  Stuart Y Wernikoff MD  Dermatologic Laser Center  Dermatologic Laser Center  Dermatologic Laser Center  Mecklenburg Medical Group Museum  Charles E Reaves MD  Mid-Charlotte Dermatology  Charlotte Medical Clinic  North Carolina Dermatology Center  Charlotte Medical Clinic  Frank L Foreman MD  Presbyterian Dermatology South  Dermatology Associates  Dermatology Associates  Dermatology Specialists of Charlotte  Dermatology Specialists of Charlotte  Arboretum Dermatology  Central Carolina Dermatology  Central Carolina Dermatology  Central Carolina Dermatology  Central Carolina Dermatology  Stanly Memorial Hospital  Gary D Waldman MD  Carolina Dermatology LLC  Darst Dermatology  Dematology Practice of the Carolinas PA  Dematology Practice of the Carolinas PA  Todd Helfman M.D., P.A.  Piedmont Plastic Surgery & Dermatology  Piedmont Plastic Surgery & Dermatology  Piedmont Plastic Surgery & Dermatology  Piedmont Plastic Surgery & Dermatology  Dermatology Specialists of Charlotte  Mecklenburg Medical Group Ballantyne  Piedmont Plastic Surgery & Dermatology  Piedmont Plastic Surgery & Dermatology  Piedmont Plastic Surgery & Dermatology  Piedmont Plastic Surgery & Dermatology  Davie Dermatology PA  Davie Dermatology PA  Davie Dermatology PA  Mecklenburg Dermatology Associates  Robert H Kahn MD  Triad Dermatology  Premier Medical Associates  Premier Medical Associates  Winston Salem Dermatology & Surgery Center  Westgate Dermatology & Laser Center  Winston Salem Dermatology & Surgery Center  Winston-Salem Health Care Dermatology  Vade G Rhoades MD  Anne L White MD  WFUBMC Dermatology  WFUBMC Dermatology  WFUBMC Dermatology  WFUBMC Dermatology  WFUBMC Dermatology  Hickory Dermatology  Hickory Dermatology  Piedmont Plastic Surgery & Dermatology  Piedmont Plastic Surgery & Dermatology  Viewmont Dermatology PA  Viewmont Dermatology PA  Dermatology Center of Hickory  Reed Dermatology  Reed Dermatology  Central Carolina Dermatology  Central Carolina Dermatology Kannapolis, North CarolinaUpcoming 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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