Bacterial Skin Infections

Bacterial Skin Infections - How to prevent?

Bacterial Skin Infections - Causes and Risk Factors

IMPETIGO:

The following measures will be helpful to reduce the spread of skin infections to other contacts:

Keep fingernails clean and short to avoid scratching and breaking the skin.
Avoid touching infected skin and prevent others from touching them too.
Wash hands after touching affected skin.
Wash hands before and after applying creams or ointments to the affected skin.
Do not share towels or personal items until the infection is completely treated.
Do not let your child return to school or childcare facilities until the lesions are dried and healed.

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Article contributed by Dermatology Service, KK Women's and Children's Hospital; Dermatology Service, KK Women's and Children's Hospital

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