Impetigo Center - San Bruno, CA
San Bruno 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 San Bruno * Wall Medical Group  Peninsula Dermatology Medical Group Inc  Peninsula Dermatology Medical Group Inc  Peninsula Dermatology Medical Group Inc  Paul D Hartman MD  Ocean Medical Clinic  Werner W Ju MD  Lucy M Schmidt MD  Peter K Webb MD  Bruce L Maltz MD  Susan Wolf MD  Susan Wolf MD  James D Jacobitz MD  Dermatology Center  John A Lenahan MD  David A Dall MD  UCSF Family Medicine Center Lakeshore  Howard E Schwat MD  Marcus A Conant MD  Z Skin Center  Richard Glogau MD  Premier Dermatology  Premier Dermatology  UCSF The Comprehensive Cancer Center  Kathleen M Welsh MD  UCSF Dermatology Surgery Department  UCSF Dermatology  Kaiser Permanente Dermatology  Dermatology Medical Group of San Francisco  UCSF Dermatology  Dermatology Medical Group of San Francisco  San Francisco Dermatology Inc  UCSF Dermatology  UCSF Dermatology  Kaiser Permanente Dermatology  UCSF Dermatology Surgery Department  Dermatology Medical Group of San Francisco  Kaiser Permanente Dermatology  William W Kwan MD  UCSF Dermatology  Dermatology Medical Group of San Francisco  UCSF Dermatology  UCSF Dermatology Surgery Department  UCSF Dermatology  San Francisco Plastic Surgery & Laser Center  UCSF Dermatology  San Francisco Dermatology Inc  Dermatology Medical Group of San Francisco  UCSF Medical Center Dermatology  UCSF Dermatology Surgery Department  UCSF Dermatology Surgery Department  Kaiser Permanente Dermatology  Michael K Burns MD  Ronald R Chappler MD  Epstein & Tuffanelli MDs Inc  Epstein & Tuffanelli MDs Inc  Union Square Dermatology  David J MacGregor MD  Epstein & Tuffanelli MDs Inc  Epstein & Tuffanelli MDs Inc  Union Square Dermatology  Epstein & Tuffanelli MDs Inc  Epstein & Tuffanelli MDs Inc  Quita V Cruciger MD  Drs Fields & Narurkar  Lawrence S Kaminsky MD  UCSF Dermatology  UCSF Dermatology  UCSF Dermatology  Drs Fields & Narurkar  Gerald A Gellin MD  Drs Manber & Pollat  Drs Manber & Pollat  Siong Chiaun Lee MD  UCSF VA Medical Center  VA Medical Center  Drs Gail & David Jacoby  Affiliates In Dermatology  Affiliates In Dermatology  Affiliates In Dermatology  West Oakland Health Center  Lyle Rausch MD  Ervin H Epstein Jr. MD  Avakoff Billings Crain & Fung  Avakoff Billings Crain & Fung  Affiliates In Dermatology  Avakoff Billings Crain & Fung  Avakoff Billings Crain & Fung  Affiliates In Dermatology  Kathryn P Rodan MD & Michael G Cedars MD  Kathryn P Rodan MD & Michael G Cedars MD  Kaiser Permanente Dermatology  Kaiser Permanente Dermatology  Kaiser Permanente Dermatology  Kaiser Permanente Dermatology  Kaiser Permanente Dermatology  Kaiser Permanente Dermatology  Stanford University Medical Center Dermatology Clinic  Stanford University Medical Center Dermatology Clinic  Stanford University Medical Center Dermatology Clinic San Bruno, CaliforniaUpcoming Local Events2012-06-16
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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 ImpetigoGroup A streptococcal infections 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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