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GlossaryImpetigo

highly contagious bacterial skin infection causing red sores and crusts

Impetigo is a highly contagious bacterial skin infection that primarily affects young children. It is characterized by red sores that quickly rupture, ooze for a few days, and then form a yellowish-brown crust. The infection is usually caused by Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus pyogenes bacteria and can spread through close contact or by sharing items like towels or toys. Treatment typically involves topical or oral antibiotics to clear the infection and prevent its spread.

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research Pustules

January 2019 in “Elsevier eBooks”

Pustules are pus-filled bumps often seen in skin conditions like acne and infections.

research A Rare Case of Woolly Hair with Unusual Associations

12 citations , January 2013 in “Indian dermatology online journal”

The document reports a unique case of woolly hair with a combination of conditions not previously seen together.

research Skin Diseases Associated With Atopic Dermatitis

43 citations , June 2018 in “Clinics in dermatology”

People with atopic dermatitis are more likely to develop other skin conditions due to shared genetics and immune pathways.

research Efficacy and Safety of Ozenoxacin 1% Cream for Topical Treatment of Impetigo in Children and Adults

August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Ozenoxacin 1% cream is an effective and safe treatment for impetigo in children and adults.

research Patterns of Common Dermatological Conditions Among Children and Adolescents in Pakistan

1 citations , October 2023 in “Medicina”

Scabies is the most common skin condition among children in Pakistan, with poor hygiene and contact with animals being major risk factors.

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community These yellow scales will be the death of me. Anyways I’m f’ed up

in Treatment 145 upvotes 2 months ago

Managing seborrheic dermatitis using ketoconazole shampoo, Nizoral, and oils like MCT and coconut oil. The user considers shaving their head and consulting a dermatologist.