Can
impetigo occur in adults?
Impetigo is
a skin disorder of children. It is a highly contagious disorder and often occurs
on the face and extremities. The small honey colored lesions have a moist base.
Impetigo is not common in adults but if you are work or play in hot humid
environments, you can develop this infection. People who have poor personal hygiene
can also develop impetigo.
The
treatment is simple- good personal hygiene, clean the wound with a washcloth
and keep the area clean. The majority of impetigo lesions that do not swell
resolve without any antibiotics. If you have swollen lesions, you may need
antibiotic therapy for a few days.
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