How to cure impetigo?
Patient: I soaked my impitigo in a sailenesolution and removed the scab and proceeded to put my prescribed ointment, bit now the exposed pink area is turning brown. Does this mean its healing? Or do I have to keep soaking the wound in sailene solution before I apply my ointment? Doctor: Thanks for posting you query to health care magic.impetigo are skin infection usually caused by Staphylococcus like bacteria.if you are having open wound you need to take proper care of it as there are higher chances of getting reinfection in such cases .so cleaning with antiseptic and dressing with antibiotic ointment should be continued untill it is covered by scab or epithelial layer .brown colour are suggestive of step towards healing but you  should give care to wound till healing .Hope you would be satisfied with my answer .  Feel free to communicate if any query .regards,Dr.Manish PurohitInfectious disease specialist