Impetigo Center - Palm Bay, FL
Palm Bay 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 Palm Bay * Florida Dermatology Associates  Florida Dermatology Associates  Bradley P Grant MD PA  Joseph J Chanda MD  Anthony Porter MD  Melbourne Dermatology Center  Osler Medical Inc  Beachside Dermatology  MIMA Dermatology  MIMA Dermatology  Brevard Skin & Cancer Centers  Brevard Skin & Cancer Centers  Brevard Skin & Cancer Centers  Space Coast Dermatology  Atlantic Dermatology  Indian River Skin & Cancer Center  Neil S Heskel MD  The Aesthetic Dermatology Center  Family Allergy & Asthma  Treasure Coast Dermatology  Treasure Coast Dermatology  Patrick Ottuso MD  Kelmar M Burge Jr. MD  Water's Edge Dermatology  Associates in Dermatology  Associates in Dermatology  Associates in Dermatology  Associates in Dermatology  Clifford W Lober MD  Allergy Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center  Mark R Kaiser MD PA  Shamsher Singh MD  Water's Edge Dermatology  Sharon A Stokes MD  Aesthetic Dermatology PA  Central Florida Dermatology Associates  Reflections Dermatology & Center for Skin Care  Drs Knipe & Moskowitz  VA Healthcare Center Orlando  VA Healthcare Center Orlando  Knight Dermatology Institute  Drs Knipe & Moskowitz  Comprehensive Dermatology & Dermatologic Sur  Med Florida Dermatology  Daniel B Seff DO  Med Florida Dermatology  Alfredo E Gonzalez MD  Jose V Lara MD  James D Morgan MD PA  Lake Wales Walk-In Medical Clinic  Lawrence T Wagers MD  Family Health Center  Connelly Skin Cancer Center  Dermatology Centers  Steven M Price MD  Dermatology Centers  Dermatology Associates of theTreasure Coast  John L Meisenheimer MD  Dermatology Associates of the Palm Beaches  Romagosa Dermatology  Romagosa Dermatology  DrsTabas and MacFarland  DrsTabas and MacFarland  Sand Lake Dermatology Center PA  Dermatology & Skin Surgery Center PA  Dermatology and Skin Cancer Center  Associates in Dermatology  Thomas M Barnes MD  William J Grisaitis MD  American Institute of Dermatology PA  Derrow Dermatology  Jerri L Johnson MD PA  Jerome A Africk MD  Thomas G S Fiala MD  Randall Coverman MD  The Dermatology Group PA  The Dermatology Group PA  The Dermatology Group PA  The Dermatology Group PA  Rion J Forconi MD PA  Lake Mary Family Physicians  Central Florida Dermatology  Davis Dermatology  Nelson A Warner MD  John A Cottam MD  Heller Dermatology Center  Elise C Hillmann MD  Richard Mayron MD  James Taylor MD  Genesis Dermatology  New Age Dermatology  A Center For Dermatology Cosmetic & Laser Surgery  Skin Cancer Center of The Palm Beaches  Palm Beach Dermatology Inc  Palm Beach Dermatology Inc  Palm Beach Dermatology Inc  Skin & Cancer Associates  Center For Dermatology & Skin Surgery  Vincent J Tripi DO  Sidney Possick MD Palm Bay, FloridaUpcoming 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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