Impetigo Center - Stamford, CT
Stamford 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 Stamford * Connecticut Dermatology Group  Dermatology Center of Stamford LLC  Dermatology Center of Stamford LLC  Southern Connecticut Dermatology  Adv Med Cosm Derm  Connecticut Dermatology Group  Dermatology Center of Stamford LLC  Connecticut Dermatology Group  Connecticut Dermatology Group  Dermatology Center of Stamford LLC  Connecticut Dermatology Group  Rand L Werbitt MD  Rhett Drugge MD  Fern E Mayer MD  Ellen S Naidorf MD  Robert A Woodbury MD  Long Ridge Dermatology  Long Ridge Dermatology  Mitchell J Ross MD  Darien Dermatology & Laser Center  Richard C Connors MD  Henry C Gasiorowski MD & Michele E Gasiorowski MD  Henry C Gasiorowski MD & Michele E Gasiorowski MD  Lynne M Haven MD  Julia B Sabetta MD  Aesthetic Dermatology Fairfield County  Kenneth B Goldman MD  Dermatology Center PC  Dermatology Center PC  Cyrus Chess MD  Skin Care Physicians of Fairfield County LLC  Dermatology for the Family  Skin Care Physicians of Fairfield County LLC  Adult & Pediatric Dermatology Specialists PC  Adult & Pediatric Dermatology Specialists PC  Adult & Pediatric Dermatology Specialists PC  Adult & Pediatric Dermatology Specialists PC  Dermatology Associates  Westport Dermatology & Laser Center  Robin Gail Oshman MD  Kenneth J Egan MD  Advanced DermCare PC  Advanced DermCare PC  Douglas L Bilinski MD  Ivan S Cohen & Associates  Ivan S Cohen & Associates  Ivan S Cohen & Associates  Robert Fand MD  Stuart A Kittay MD  Kenneth J Maiocco MD PC  Kenneth J Maiocco MD PC  Associates in Dermatology LLC  Associates in Dermatology LLC  William A Notaro MD  Advanced DermCare PC  Advanced DermCare PC  Advanced DermCare PC  Advanced DermCare PC  Dermatology Associates of Western CT PC  Dermatology Associates of Western CT PC  Dermatology Associates of Western CT PC  Dermatology Associates of Western CT PC  Robert J Patrignelli MD LLC  Dennis L Feinberg MD  Kevin Diette MD  Israel Dvoretzky & Nira R Silverman MDs  Israel Dvoretzky & Nira R Silverman MDs  Dermatology Associates of Western CT PC  John W Edelglass MD  Kalman L Watsky MD  The Savin Center PC  The Savin Center PC  Mark J Goldstein MD  Yale Dermatology Associates PC  Yale Dermatology Associates PC  Yale Dermatology Associates PC  Yale Dermatology Associates PC  Yale Dermatology Associates PC  Yale Dermatology Associates PC  Yale Dermatology Associates PC  Yale Dermatology Associates PC  Yale Dermatology Associates PC  Yale Dermatology Associates PC  Yale Dermatology Associates PC  Yale Dermatology & Laser Center  Yale Dermatology & Laser Center  Yale Dermatology & Laser Center  Jeffrey N Alter MD  Dermatology Associates of Waterbury PC  Dermatology Associates of Waterbury PC  Dermatology Associates of Waterbury PC  Frank M Castiglione Jr. MD  Dermatology in Hamden  Douglas L Bilinski MD  Ellen B Milstone MD  Donald R Greene MD  Advanced Dermatology Center  Paula M Bevilacqua MD  Paula M Bevilacqua MD  Connecticut Dermatology LLC Stamford, ConnecticutUpcoming 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 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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