Hi. First time poster so not sure I’ve posted in the right place. But I was just after some advice or chat with people who have experienced the same.
My DD 4 had a bad case of impetigo around 7/8 months ago. Two circles on either side of her cheek. Started by insects bites that became infected.
These healed great with treatment from gp. But she has been left with pink marks, these have faded from purple to a pink colour over time but still quite visible. Everything I’ve read online says impetigo dosnt scar. Which it hasnt there’s isn’t any indentation in the skin just a pink mark in the shape of the impertigo infection.
I've tried various moisturisers and bio oil to see if it would help but I don’t think it really has.
The marks are starting to bother her now as can come quite prominent if she’s too hot, they become redder.
I'm really at a loss. I briefly discussed with gp when I took her about something else but he said impetigo wouldn’t leave marks? But that’s what she was treated for when she was seen and the marks only appeared after the impetigo had healed, they are also the same shape as the impetigo was on her skin. Not sure whether to try a private dermatologist?
Has anyone else had this issue after impetigo and was anyone else left with marks like this?