Categories: Dermatology

Impetigo

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1 Impetigo – Staphylococcus Aureus
2 Chinese Medicine Treatment Of Impetigo:

Impetigo – Staphylococcus Aureus

This superficial vesicular skin infection occurs on normal skin but most commonly on the legs in children. The lesions vary from pee-sized vesicopustules to large ringworm like lesions which progress rapidly. They most commonly appear in summer and fall in children 2-6 years of age. The local lymph nodes will be swollen and can usually begin healing with no scarring in 10 days.

Chinese Medicine Treatment Of Impetigo:

INTERNAL

Summer Heat – Qing Shu Yin
Toxic Heat – severe blisters and whole body toxic heat symptoms
Wu Wei Xiao Du Yin
Damp Heat Stagnation – large eruptions with red surrouding, itchiness, blisters are easily broken
Long Dan Xie Gan Tang

EXTERNAL

Break and discharge blisters to relieve pressure – fluid IS INFECTIOUS
Disinfect area and use Qing Dai powder
Keep area clean, cool and dry and change dressings often

Must Read: Tonifying deficiency, Sedating excess

Lorna McFadden, DCH

I have been a certified dental assistant for the past 16 years. Over that time I have been interested in many of the healing arts. In 1993, I became a reflexologist and continued to study other forms of alternative health. My passion for Homeopathy began when I was treated by a homeopath in 1998. I really resonated with the philosophy and treatment of homeopathy. Only after a few consultations I knew I had to become involved and help heal others. With restored health and a great deal of energy, I am driven to study this wonderful healing art. I have successfully completed the first milestone in my homeopathic career by graduating from the Vancouver Homeopathic Academy. I hope to write my Certification of Classical Homeopathy in the next few years. I am a member of the West Coast Homeopathic Society and regularly attend study sessions to stay updated and educated. I also attend local trade shows and educate the public on Homeopathy. I am recently married and reside in Langley with two cats and a golden retriever named Montana. My animals are wonderful homeopathic patients.