A: Possibly, but these are rare. Examples include poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis (kidney inflammation), which can cause blood and urine problems; cellulitis (fever, tissue infection and possibly infected lymph nodes) and Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus ( MRSA), a very serious, potentially fatal bloodstream infection that’s resistant to many types of antibiotics. Septicemia and scarlet fever can also result from impetigo. Other complications can include pigmentation changes or scarring. |
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A: Check with your child’s doctor. In general, it’s safe for children to return to school after being on antibiotics for two to three days, or when crusts form over the sores.
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A: Yes, it can. Impetigo-causing bacteria are transferred by touch and therefore can be passed onto someone else, or even back to your own skin, by sharing an infected towel.
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A: Skip the same ingredients that have been deemed unsafe in acne treatments, such as salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide and retinoids. The first two can appear in over-the-counter concealers and foundations. If you’re prone to breakouts, switch to oil-free formulas, because oil can clog pores and contribute to acne.
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