Patient's question:
The baby is just one year old, but for some reason, there are many strange things on the face, a bit unattractive, and the baby often cries. So, they went to the local hospital for a thorough examination. The diagnosis was that the things on the baby's face were impetigo. Now, they don't know what to do.What kind of assistance is needed: How to treat impetigo on an infant's face?
Doctor's answer:
Impetigo, also known as pyoderma, is a skin disease caused by infection with Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus. With proper medication, it improves significantly or heals on its own within 3-5 days.Solution:
(1) Oral medication: Amoxicillin capsules, 1 capsule, 3 times a day, or Roxithromycin tablets, 1.5 tablets, 2 times a day. If the skin lesions are itchy, oral Cetirizine oral solution (Cetirizine) can be taken, 10mg (two teaspoons), once a day.
(2) Local treatment: First, sterilize the affected area with povidone-iodine solution, then apply Bactroban ointment, 2-3 times a day.