Impetigo Center - Sanford, FL
Sanford 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 Sanford * Rion J Forconi MD PA  Lake Mary Family Physicians  Med Florida Dermatology  The Dermatology Group PA  The Dermatology Group PA  The Dermatology Group PA  The Dermatology Group PA  Drs Knipe & Moskowitz  Jerome A Africk MD  Associates in Dermatology  Jerri L Johnson MD PA  Thomas G S Fiala MD  Randall Coverman MD  Derrow Dermatology  Daniel B Seff DO  Thomas M Barnes MD  William J Grisaitis MD  Alfredo E Gonzalez MD  Comprehensive Dermatology & Dermatologic Sur  Jose V Lara MD  James Taylor MD  DrsTabas and MacFarland  DrsTabas and MacFarland  Lawrence T Wagers MD  VA Healthcare Center Orlando  VA Healthcare Center Orlando  Steven M Price MD  Reflections Dermatology & Center for Skin Care  Family Health Center  Med Florida Dermatology  Drs Knipe & Moskowitz  Knight Dermatology Institute  Central Florida Dermatology Associates  Associates in Dermatology  Davis Dermatology  Heller Dermatology Center  Sand Lake Dermatology Center PA  Dermatology and Skin Cancer Center  Associates in Dermatology  Associates in Dermatology  Center For Dermatology & Skin Surgery  John L Meisenheimer MD  Sidney Possick MD  Aesthetic Dermatology PA  Ormond Beach Dermatology  Parks Dermatology Center PA  Parks Dermatology Center PA  Brevard Skin & Cancer Centers  Brevard Skin & Cancer Centers  Sharon A Stokes MD  Associated Dermatologists PA  Ronald Sherman DO  Associates in Dermatology  Clifford W Lober MD  Dermatology & Skin Surgery Center PA  Lake Dermatology  Lake Dermatology  Michel A Snyder MD  Florida Dermatology Associates  Florida Dermatology Associates  Brevard Skin & Cancer Centers  Space Coast Dermatology  Village Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery LLC  Dermatology Associates  Dermatology Health Care  MIMA Dermatology  MIMA Dermatology  Atlantic Dermatology  Michael J Freeman MD  Frederick Behringer Jr. MD  Central Florida Dermatology  Beachside Dermatology  Nelson A Warner MD  Steven T Powell MD  Bradley P Grant MD PA  James D Morgan MD PA  Skin Cancer Center of Central Florida  Ocala Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center  Ocala Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center  Ocala Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center  Lake Wales Walk-In Medical Clinic  Osler Medical Inc  Anthony Porter MD  Melbourne Dermatology Center  Joseph J Chanda MD  Marion Dermatology  Vincent J Tripi DO  Watson Clinic LLP  Watson Clinic LLP  Watson Clinic LLP  Watson Clinic LLP  Watson Clinic LLP  Watson Clinic LLP  Watson Clinic LLP  Watson Clinic LLP  Michael A Scannon MD  Towne Center for Dermatology  David J Gross MD  Watson Clinic LLP  Caruso & Oriba MDs Sanford, FloridaUpcoming 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 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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