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IMPETIGO

Medical Therapy

• The treatment of impetigo depends on the location and number of lesions. Antibiotic therapy could be administered topically or orally.

• Topical therapy is preferred for patients with small amount of lesions and without any bullae.

• Oral regimens are used for patients with several lesions and patients with bullous impetigo.

• Non-medical therapy involves washing the lesions and the rest of the body with soap and water, and letting the impetigo dry in the air.

• It is very important to remove the crusts before applying ointment, as the bacteria that cause the disease are located underneath them.

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Bullous Impetigo   ▸  Adults   ▸  Children Non-Bullous Impetigo   ▸  Adults   ▸  Children

Bullous Impetigo - Adults Preferred Regimen ▸ Mupirocin 2% apply to lesions q8h x 7 days Alternative Regimen ▸Fusidic acid 2% apply to lesions q8h OR ▸ Retapamulin 1% apply to lesions q12h x 5 days Bullous Impetigo - Children Preferred Regimen ▸ PLUS ▸ Alternative Regimen ▸ Non-Bullous Impetigo - Adults Preferred Regimen ▸ PLUS ▸ Alternative Regimen ▸ Non-Bullous Impetigo - Children Preferred Regimen ▸ PLUS ▸ Alternative Regimen ▸