Impetigo @ Kudis Api

Hari Khamis dua minggu lepas, ternampak satu kudis macam bekas cucuhan api rokok. Mula2 syak hanyalah bekas cakaran atau kesan garu.. sebab my lil akif ada sedikit eczema.. tapi makin hari makin banyak la kudis atau dot luka.. hati rasa x sedap.. hari sabtu kebetulan pulak x meniaga ( meniaga apa nnt citer yer) hehe.. ajak ayah akif pergi klinik Dr. Chan.. klinik yang sangat old shcool... sumer ubat dia transfer masuk botol lain.. ala macam dulu2 tu.. so aku x sure krim apa yang dia bagi n ubat antibiotik pun xder... ari ahad balik kampung melaka, tengok macam makin merebak. Emm x leh jadi.. ari selasa balik keje g klinik dr. Chua kat Kota Damansara.. klinik ni memang pakar kanak2.. barula dapat ubat antibotik n krim antibiotik jugak.  Ari Rabu n Khamis encik suami jaga anak2 kat umah.. sebab nak bagi penjagaan dan rawatan yang terbaik. Alhamdulillah dua hari dah recovery.. tapi kesan dari antibiotik tu buat akif cherryberry dan panas melampau sampai kulit pipi jadi kasar sebab ruam panas timbul..

Sedikit Info dari Medicine.Net daku kongsikan bersama..

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Impetigo facts

• Impetigo is a bacterial infection of the surface of the skin.
• Impetigo is more common in children than in adults.
• The two types of impetigo are non-bullous and bullous impetigo.
• Impetigo is contagious and is caused by strains of both staph and strep bacteria.
• Impetigo is not serious and is easy to treat with either prescription topical or oral antibiotics. Scarring is very rare.

 

What is impetigo? What causes impetigo?

Impetigo (pronounced im-puh-TIE-go) is a contagious, superficial infection of the skin caused by Staphylococcus (staph) and Streptococcus (strep) bacteria. Impetigo is more common in children (especially 2- to 5-year-olds) than in adults. Impetigo is most likely to occur in warm and humid environments and is most commonly spread by close contact (such as family members).

What are the types of impetigo, and what are impetigo symptoms and signs? What does impetigo look like?

There are two forms of impetigo:

• Non-bullous impetigo: This is the more common form, caused by both staph and strep bacteria. This form initially presents as small red papules similar to insect bites. These lesions rapidly evolve to small blisters and then to pustules that finally scab over with a characteristic honey-colored crust. This entire process takes about one week. These lesions often start around the nose and on the face, but less frequently they may also affect the arms and legs. At times, there may be swollen but non-tender lymph nodes (glands) nearby.
• Bullous impetigo: This form of impetigo is caused only by staph bacteria. These bacteria produce a toxin that reduces cell-to-cell stickiness (adhesion) causing separation between the top skin layer (epidermis) and the lower layer (dermis). This leads to the formation of a blister. (The medical term for blister is bulla.) Bullae can appear in various skin areas, especially the buttocks and trunk. These blisters are fragile and contain a clear yellow-colored fluid. The bullae are delicate and often break and leave red, raw skin with a ragged edge. A dark crust will commonly develop during the final stages of development. With healing, this crust will resolve.

Is impetigo contagious?

Impetigo is contagious, primarily from direct contact with someone who has it but sometimes from towels, toys, clothing, or household items. Impetigo often spreads to other parts of the body. This is particularly common with impetigo in children. There may be mini epidemics in day-care centers. Bacteria that cause impetigo may enter through a break in the skin, such as that which comes from cuts and scrapes. A common toddler impetigo experience is the development of impetigo at the nasal openings inflamed by the prominent nasal drainage associated with a cold. In this situation, skin integrity is often disrupted by the continuous covering of purulent nasal discharge. Adults often develop impetigo from close contact with infected children. Heat, humidity, and the presence of eczema predispose a person to developing impetigo. Recurrent impetigo infections may be associated with staph or strep bacteria residing in the nose and spreading from to other parts of the skin.

How is impetigo diagnosed?

Diagnosing impetigo is generally straightforward and based on the clinical appearance. Occasionally, other conditions may look something like impetigo. Infections such as tinea ("ringworm") or scabies (mites) may be confused with impetigo. It is important to note that not every blister means an impetigo infection. At times, other infected and noninfected skin diseases produce blister-like skin inflammation. Such conditions include herpes cold sores, chickenpox, poison ivy, skin allergies, eczema, and insect bites. Secondary infection of these other skin lesions may sometimes occur. Medical evaluation and occasionally culture tests are used to decide whether topical antibacterial creams will suffice or whether oral antibiotics will be necessary.

What is the treatment for impetigo?

Impetigo is not serious and is very treatable. Mild impetigo can be handled by gentle cleansing, removing crusts, and applying the prescription-strength antibiotic ointment mupirocin (Bactroban). Nonprescription topical antibiotic ointments (such as Neosporin) generally are not effective. More severe or widespread impetigo, especially of bullous impetigo, may require oral antibiotic medication. In recent years, more staph germs have developed resistance to standard antibiotics. Bacterial culture tests can help guide the use of proper oral therapy if needed. Antibiotics which can be helpful include penicillin derivatives (such as Augmentin) and cephalosporins such as cephalexin (Keflex). If clinical suspicion supported by culture results show other bacteria, such as drug-resistant staph (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus or MRSA), other antibiotics such as clindamycin or trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim or Septra) may be necessary. Treatment is guided by laboratory results (culture and sensitivity tests).

What are possible complications of impetigo?

One potentially serious, but rare, complication of impetigo caused by strep bacteria is glomerulonephritis, a condition producing kidney inflammation. Many specialists are not convinced that treating impetigo will prevent glomerulonephritis from occurring.

Will impetigo leave scars?

Because the crusts and blisters of impetigo are superficial, impetigo generally does not leave scars. Affected skin looks red for a while after the crusts go away, but this redness fades in a matter of days to weeks.

Can impetigo be prevented?

Routine hand washing with soap and warm water is an important and effective mechanism to prevent the spread of impetigo.