Patient's question:
My baby has had impetigo since yesterday, with obvious ulcers in the mouth and some purulent appearance. Currently, I have been feeding them breast milk, and there is yellow discharge coming from the mouth. I am very worried. Is it normal for newborns to have this condition? Can impetigo in newborns be treated? How should it be treated?Doctor's answer:
It depends on the treatment effect. Purulent impetigo is treated with topical anti-infective drugs. First, the local skin lesions are cleared, and scabs and blisters are picked up. At least 10 to 14 days after infection, the pathogen should have a certain degree of infectivity, requiring isolation treatment, with a greater focus on rest to prevent further spread of the disease. Neonatal acrodermatitis is usually caused by skin infections leading to acromegaly. Intravenous antibiotics are recommended to prevent sepsis.