Impetigo Causes, Symptoms & Treatments
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
Treatment #1: Topical Antibiotics
Some patients with impetigo may require treatment with a topical antibiotic alone, while others can require a combination of systemic and topical agents. Importantly, the agents chosen must cover both Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes.
Topical agents are used for small areas of involvement or single lesions of nonbullous impetigo. Topical agents have the advantage of no systemic adverse effects and decreasing antibiotic resistance.
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