JustEm Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 Ds seems to have a staph infection, looks like impetigo. It isn't terribly bad but a bunch of new blisters popped up overnight. I have been cleaning it with a Vinegar solution and making him bath daily and making sure his hygiene is good. I don't want it to continue if the steps so far aren't helping. So should I take him to a clinic today or just wait until Monday and make an appointment with his dr? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valley Girl Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 If you're pretty sure it's impetigo, could you call the doctor's office and ask them to call in an RX for ointment? I usually used triple antibiotic for a first course with impetigo. The pediatrician told me my instinct was right but that something stronger was needed. Sometimes doctors will call something in, especially if it's for a condition the kids have had before. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MooCow Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 I would take him in. I wouldn't want to mess around with a staph infection. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klmama Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 For at-home care, bleach baths and triple antibiotic ointments are better than vinegar, but they may not be enough. Staph infections can go bad quickly and they can spread to others. If it is spreading to new skin, I would definitely take him in and get the Rx. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 I've dealt with staph in my kids before,and it can quickly spread. I'd go into urgent care today, if possible,and get started on the antibiotics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan in SC Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 I'd go in today, or call in to your regular doctor. I would also have him shower and use a clean washcloth and towel every day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustEm Posted August 13, 2016 Author Share Posted August 13, 2016 Yea, I've decided I'm taking him in. For a few days thus week it hadn't spread and his wounds were clearly healing nicely. Today it started spreading again so I'm just going to get it taken care of 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigs Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 Do you have a walkin clinic like at Walgreens or CVS? That's generally less expensive than urgent care. I was pleased with the care I got at Walgreens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustEm Posted August 13, 2016 Author Share Posted August 13, 2016 Do you have a walkin clinic like at Walgreens or CVS? That's generally less expensive than urgent care. I was pleased with the care I got at Walgreens. Money isn't an issue. We won't be out any money out if pocket no matter where we go. I'm waiting for dh to get home from work and then I'll take him in. He may even get his dr because it is the clinic attached to his practicw 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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