Effective Home Remedies For Impetigo

Skin infections are common among adults and children but one that infects children and infants can be worrying for adults. One such infection is Impetigo that primarily affects children.

A highly contagious infection, impetigo can only be treated once the type and the severity can be checked and concluded by the medical practitioner. Though most cases of impetigo is rare and most cases can be healed with suitable and effective home solutions for impetigo, one must consult a doctor if the condition worsens.

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Best Home Remedies For Impetigo

If you notice the occurrence of impetigo symptoms then resorting to homemade solutions is a great option. This can help treat minor cases of impetigo and help in preventing the spread of the infection and causing more discomfort for the patient.

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Clean The Infection

The key to effectively treating impetigo is to keep the area clean. To clean the area, use water and an unscented soap. The cleaning must be done once a day and repeated throughout the day, if required.

You can also use an antibiotic for cleansing but make sure that you cleanse the area with water before using an antibiotic.  Once the area is cleaned and an antibiotic is applied, cover the area with a bandage or a clean gauze.

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Remove Crust

Impetigo usually results in formation of scabs and crust over the infected area. To treat impetigo effectively, make sure that you remove the crust and scabs that have formed over the infected area.

To remove the crust, soak the infection in warm water and vinegar solution. Once the crust has been soaked for approximately 20 minutes, remove the crust with a clean cloth.

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Vegetable Juices

To make sure that you recover from impetigo, one must strengthen the immune system; this can be done by having juices from vegetables such as beetroots, carrots and many more.

Pure vegetable juices are very effective remedy for impetigo in adults.

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Cayenne

Known for being a highly effective digestive solution, very few of us understand that cayenne can treat impetigo in adults and children. Containing an active biological ingredient known as capsaicin, cayenne is a potent antioxidant that can treat skin infection by affecting the underlying skin tissues of the patient.

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No Scratching

Refrain from scratching the infection as this can only spread it and worsening the situation.

Also, scratching and infection can cause scars and to make sure that you do not scratch it keep the fingernails short and clean.

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Apple Juice

Drinking a glass of apple juice and effectively treat impetigo in children. Like vegetable juices, apple juice can help in the treatment of impetigo.

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Tea Tree Oil

Application of tea tree oil is very effective in treating impetigo in adults. Just add a few drops of the oil into your bath water and this can treat the infection immediately.

Alternatively, one can mix a few drops of the tea tree oil with almond oil. Apply this oil mixture onto the infected area directly. Incase you do have access to the oil then one can also use soaps that have tea tree oil.