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Impetigo

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InfinityOrUndefined · 09/12/2022 17:00

Ds12 got again sore next to his mouth. Last one was couple of months ago and it healed but took weeks to do so. Now I read you can get antibiotics cream from gp for that. Anyone experience on these creams?

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justasking111 · 09/12/2022 17:02

Worked for my DS half the rugby teams at the club caught it. Just get it if you're sure it's impetigo

SuperGinger · 09/12/2022 17:07

Can be linked to Strep A get it seen to promptly. Good luck

Overthebow · 09/12/2022 17:09

SuperGinger · 09/12/2022 17:07

Can be linked to Strep A get it seen to promptly. Good luck

Impetigo is caused by Strep A bacteria.

Overthebow · 09/12/2022 17:10

yes you can get antibiotic cream, you need a prescription from the GP.

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InfinityOrUndefined · 09/12/2022 17:29

He isn't I'll and wasn't last time either. Maybe it's herpes. Anyway I give gp a call next week. I had something similar in exactly same spot when I was a child. I got cream and it healed quickly.

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InfinityOrUndefined · 22/12/2022 11:38

I got appointment and it's impetigo. He got oral antibiotics.

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