Impetigo Center - Maple Grove, MN
Maple Grove 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 Maple Grove * Columbia Park Medical Group Fairview Health Services  HealthPartners Brooklyn Center Medical Clinic  Advancements in Dermatology  Park Nicollet Clinic Carlson Parkway  Metropolitan Dermatology PA  Metropolitan Dermatology PA  Metropolitan Dermatology PA  Metropolitan Dermatology PA  Metropolitan Dermatology PA  Associated Skin Care Specialists PA  Associated Skin Care Specialists PA  Associated Skin Care Specialists PA  Associated Skin Care Specialists PA  Associated Skin Care Specialists PA  Associated Skin Care Specialists PA  Associated Skin Care Specialists PA  Associated Skin Care Specialists PA  Associated Skin Care Specialists PA  Associated Skin Care Specialists PA  Associated Skin Care Specialists PA  Associated Skin Care Specialists PA  Skin Care Doctors PA  Skin Care Doctors PA  Skin Care Doctors PA  Burrel H Deaton MD  Park Nicollet Clinic St Louis Park Dermatology  Park Nicollet Clinic St Louis Park Dermatology  Park Nicollet Clinic St Louis Park Dermatology  Park Nicollet Clinic St Louis Park Dermatology  Park Nicollet Clinic St Louis Park Dermatology  Park Nicollet Clinic St Louis Park Dermatology  Park Nicollet Clinic St Louis Park Dermatology  Park Nicollet Clinic St Louis Park Dermatology  Park Nicollet Clinic St Louis Park Dermatology  Skin Specialist Ltd  Uptown Dermatology & SkinSpa PA  Uptown Dermatology & SkinSpa PA  Skin Specialist Ltd  Skin Specialist Ltd  Hennepin County Medical Center Dermatology  Hennepin County Medical Center Dermatology  Hennepin County Medical Center Dermatology  Dermatology Specialists PA  Dermatology Specialists PA  Dermatology Specialists PA  Dermatology Specialists PA  Dermatology Specialists PA  Dermatology Specialists PA  Health Partners Riverside Dermatology & Allergy  Health Partners Riverside Dermatology & Allergy  Skin Physicians  Health Partners Riverside Dermatology & Allergy  Health Partners Riverside Dermatology & Allergy  Academic Dermatology  Health Partners Riverside Dermatology & Allergy  Advanced Dermatology Institute  Dermatology Specialists PA  Dermatology Specialists PA  Dermatology Specialists PA  Dermatology Allergy & Asthma Clinic  University Minnesota Dermatology  Dermatology Specialists PA  Advancements In Dermatology  Skin Care Doctors PA  Skin Care Doctors PA  Downtown Dermatology PA  Advancements In Dermatology  Skin Care Doctors PA  Downtown Dermatology PA  Skin Care Doctors PA  Southwest Dermatology Specialists  Southwest Dermatology Specialists  Health Partners Riverside Dermatology & Allergy  Dermatology Consultants PA  Dermatology Consultants PA  Dermatology Consultants PA  Dermatology Consultants PA  Dermatology Consultants PA  Dermatology Consultants PA  Dermatology Consultants PA  Dermatology Consultants PA  Dermatology Consultants PA  Dermatology Consultants PA  Aspen Medical Group Bandana Square Clinic  Health Partners Specialty Center  Skin Care Doctors PA  Advanced Skin Care Institute  Park Nicollet Clinic Burnsville  Dermatology Consultants PA  Dermatology Consultants PA  Dermatology Consultants PA  Dermatology Consultants PA  Dermatology Consultants PA  Crutchfield Dermatology  Health Partners Woodbury Clinic  Heidi G Cole MD  Midwest Clinic of Dermatology  CentraCare Dermatology  CentraCare Dermatology  CentraCare Dermatology Maple Grove, MinnesotaUpcoming Local Events2012-06-09
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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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