How to treat neonatal impetigo

Neonatal impetigo is a common disease in newborns, which is mainly caused by some bacterial infection, especially in the hot summer, which is the main season for bacterial transmission. Therefore, this season is also a good time to treat neonatal impetigo. Here we will introduce the treatment method of neonatal impetigo.

The pathogens of neonatal impetigo mostly come from the unclean hands of the mother, family members or medical staff, or the baby's use of clothes, diapers and blankets infected with bacteria. The incidence rate also increases in infants after contact with adults with skin rashes, purulent skin infections, or when the mother has mastitis.

Neonatal impetigo usually occurs within the first week. The disease generally occurs on the head and face, diaper wrapping area and skin folds, such as the neck, armpits, groin, etc., and can also affect the whole body. It is more likely to occur in hot summer weather or when you wrap yourself too much and your skin sweats a lot. The pustules have a thin epidermis and are of varying sizes. There is no red halo around them and they are slightly raised compared to the surrounding skin. The blister fluid begins to appear yellow and soon becomes turbid. After the bullae rupture, a bright red and moist base surface can be seen. A thin yellow scab may form afterwards, and no trace will be left after the scab falls off. Children with mild illness have no systemic symptoms, while children with severe illness often have fever. Symptoms include poor feeding and worsening jaundice.

Neonatal impetigo can heal quickly if treated; otherwise it may linger and even cause large pustules to peel off large areas of the epidermis.

The treatment of neonatal impetigo can be carried out according to the following methods: when the symptoms are mild and only scattered pustules are present, 75% alcohol can be used to disinfect the small pustules and the surrounding skin, and then the pustules can be scratched with an alcohol cotton swab or pricked with a sterilized needle to drain the pus. The wound surface can be exposed, dried or coated with antibiotic ointment. When there are a lot of pustules, appropriate antibiotics should be used in addition. If you find that your baby is showing symptoms such as poor mental health, you should consult a doctor.

The above is the treatment method for neonatal impetigo. Many patients do not have a good result in the long-term treatment process. Here we recommend that you not only receive treatment, but also develop good hygiene habits in daily life. You must give your baby good hygiene habits.