May 2009

CHILD’S HEALTH/SKIN DISORDERS: IMPETIGO (SCHOOL SORES) TREATMENT AND PREVENTION

Treatment The mainstay of treatment is a course of antibiotics. Your doctor may also prescribe an antibiotic ointment to be used 2-3 times a day. In between applications of the ointment, wash the skin gently with soap or an antibacterial solution, and pat dry. • if the sore is surrounded by an area of red [...]