10 Infantigo Symptoms
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Scarring
In many cases, infantigo fades without leaving lasting marks on the skin. Ecthyma, because it reaches deeper into the skin than the other types of infantigo, is more likely to leave scars.
Not every case of deep infantigo involves scarring. It's not possible to completely avoid scars, but there are some things parents can do to help prevent them. Restricting the child from picking at or scratching the ulcers and getting early treatment can help avoid further skin damage.4‘Ecthyma: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia.’ MedlinePlus - Health Information from the National Library of Medicine, medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000864.htm
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