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Hi thecovetrix,
I wasn't very sold on the impetigo diagnosis, myself.
If it is a staph-based folliculitis, a two week course on a drug like Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) should prove effective. Do be aware that some individuals have adverse reactions to sulfa drugs, so if hives or any other skin disorder; difficulty breathing; swelling of the face, lips, tongue; sore throat; or fever, chills, body aches or other flu-like symptoms develop, the prescribing physician should be informed at once.
Please keep this forum posted on your progress.
Regards,
DocVikingo
This is educational only and does not constitute or imply a doctor-patient relationship. It is not medical advice to you or any other individual and should not be construed as such.
I wasn't very sold on the impetigo diagnosis, myself.
If it is a staph-based folliculitis, a two week course on a drug like Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) should prove effective. Do be aware that some individuals have adverse reactions to sulfa drugs, so if hives or any other skin disorder; difficulty breathing; swelling of the face, lips, tongue; sore throat; or fever, chills, body aches or other flu-like symptoms develop, the prescribing physician should be informed at once.
Please keep this forum posted on your progress.
Regards,
DocVikingo
This is educational only and does not constitute or imply a doctor-patient relationship. It is not medical advice to you or any other individual and should not be construed as such.
