Impetigo Home Remedies
Impetigo Home Remedies Using Aloe Vera
Children are highly susceptible because impetigo is very contagious. It is caused by a bacterial infection-staphylococcal or Streptococcal-or a combination of the two infections. Generally it appears around the nose or mouth. Make sure that you keep the area as dry and clean as possible. Be careful when you are cleaning the area because it is very contagious. Keep away from other children until the lesions are healed. If the area is kept clean, there should be no secondary infections. Split opens a leaf of aloe vera and applies the gel directly to the areas affected. Repeat often and keep the area clean.
Impetigo Home Remedies Using Apple Cider Vinegar
Mix 1 cup of water with ¼ cup of apple cider vinegar. Use as a wash for impetigo. This may burn if the lesions are open, but it will help to heal the sores.
Impetigo Home Remedies Using Mulberries
This is also good to treat ringworm. Mash a handful of mulberries. Place on area needed and bandage. Mulberries act as an astringent and are good for the treatment of impetigo.
Impetigo Home Remedies Using Rosemary and Thyme
Put ¼ cup of rosemary leaves and ¼ cup of thyme in 2 cups of water. Simmer for 15 minutes. Strain cool and use to clean the area several times daily. Make fresh daily. Use cotton balls to clean the area and dispose of the cotton balls after use. This is a good astringent to use as a wash.
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