“What is the treatment for impetigo for a 4 year old child?”
My son is 4 years old and has impetigo. What would be the most effective treatment?
3 Answers
Impetigo is usually caused by streptococcus.
If there is just one or 2 spots you can use antibiotic ointment until healed. If it is spreading or multiple spots he may need oral antibiotics also
Appropriate treatment for simple impetigo generally involves use of a topical antibiotics, such as mupirocin. If the lesions are complicated with evidence of cellulitis the use of oral antibiotics appropriate for strep or staph may be necessary.
Cheryl G. Tolliver
Cheryl G. Tolliver
