Impetigo Center - Leominster, MA
Leominster 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 Leominster * Dermatology Associates of Worcester County  Ayer & Westford Dermatology  Peter Muz MD  J Lawrence Dohan MD  Kuchnir Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery  UMass Memorial Medical Center Dermatology  UMass Memorial Medical Center Dermatology  UMass Memorial Medical Center Dermatology  UMass Memorial Medical Center Dermatology  UMass Memorial Medical Center Dermatology  UMass Memorial Medical Center Dermatology  Advanced Dermatology  Gerald C Gladstone MD  Adult & Pediatric Dermatology  Adult & Pediatric Dermatology  Kuchnir Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery  Karen Rothman MD  Daniel E Viders MD PC  Dermatology Associates of Concord  David Rosenthal MD  Vicki A Chavin MD  Monika Berg MD  Skin & Laser Surgery Center of New England  Michael T Rosenbaum MD  Metro-West Dermatology  Lawrence E Yellen MD  Chelmsford Dermatology PC  Chelmsford Dermatology PC  Linda M Ameri MD  Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates  Lexington Waltham Dermatology Group PC  Medical Centers of Greater Lowell  Dawn X Ding MD PC  Jay Goldstein MD  Fallon Meidcal Center Dermatology  Steven P Smith MD  Dermatology Specialists of Wellesley  Stephen V Tang MD  Dermatology and Skin Care Associates  Dermatology and Skin Care Associates  Lexington Waltham Dermatology Group PC  Lexington Waltham Dermatology Group PC  Lexington Waltham Dermatology Group PC  Dermatology Associates of Waltham  Krauss Dermatology  Krauss Dermatology  Krauss Dermatology  Newton-Wellesley Dermatology Associates  Newton-Wellesley Dermatology Associates  Dermatology Partners  Newton-Wellesley Dermatology Associates  Dermatology Partners  Dermatology Partners  Paul Birnbaum MD  Jay L Cohen MD  Francis Renna MD  Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates  Lahey Burlington Dermatology  Lahey Burlington Dermatology  Lahey Burlington Dermatology  Lahey Burlington Dermatology  Lahey Burlington Dermatology  Lahey Burlington Dermatology  Lahey Burlington Dermatology  Lahey Burlington Dermatology  Lahey Burlington Dermatology  Lahey Burlington Dermatology  Philip S Ellerin MD  Advanced Dermatology of Melrose  Dermatology Associates  Lisa Cohen MD  Integrative Dermatology  Women's Health Associates  Women's Health Associates  Women's Health Associates  Women's Health Associates  Centre Dermatology & Aesthetic Medicine  Centre Dermatology & Aesthetic Medicine  Centre Dermatology & Aesthetic Medicine  Associates In Dermatology  Associates In Dermatology  Dedham Medical Associates  Barry Paul MD  Dedham Medical Associates  Barry Paul MD  Dedham Medical Associates  John M Tomich MD  Rockoff Center  Marilyn R Capek MD  Robert J O'Brien Jr. MD & Associates  Robert J O'Brien Jr. MD & Associates  Robert J O'Brien Jr. MD & Associates  Robert J O'Brien Jr. MD & Associates  The Dermatology & Laser Center  Skincare Physicians  Northeast Dermatology  Skincare Physicians  Northeast Dermatology  Northeast Dermatology  Northeast Dermatology Leominster, MassachusettsUpcoming Local Events2012-06-10
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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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