Impetigo is a dermatological infection that mainly affects children. It is caused by the penetration of staphylococcus or streptococcus into wounds or scratches. Contact sports or crowded places in schools are a favorable environment for this infection.
Symptoms
Impetigo is recognized by the appearance of infections on the visible parts of the body (mouth, nose, skin covered by clothing) which are characterized by oozing reddish blisters grouped in clusters. Sometimes, there are yellowish crusts that harbor many germs. The presence of the lesions causes itching, which promotes their extension. If not treated effectively, the infection can worsen. New symptoms such as fever and pain weaken the patient's general condition. There is also inflammation of the lymph nodes. The extension of the lesions to other parts of the body such as the ears, scalp or navel is promoted by self-contamination. This is because the child intentionally touches his scabs and thus spreads the infection.
Recommended dosages
To treat impetigo, it is advisable to take 5 granules of Graphite 30 CH and 5 granules of Mezereum 15 CH, twice a day. It is recommended to administer this remedy on an empty stomach for better effectiveness. Mezereum alleviates the rashes and burning irritations that accompany it during the hot season. In order to have a more complete treatment, it is also possible to take Arum triphyllum 5 CH and Mezereum 9 CH alternately when waking up. Then, it is recommended to continue the treatment with Graphites 5 CH at noon to relieve oozing eruptions and to finish in the evening by alternating Antimonium crudum 5 CH and Petroleum 5 CH which act on crusty eruptions. Another form of treatment combines 15 CH sulphur Hepar with 9 CH Mezereum and 15 CH Graphite. The dosage is 5 granules for each remedy at a rate of 3 times a day. If it is necessary to avoid recurrences, you should do a preventive background treatment by administering 5 granules of Antimonium crudum 9 CH.
When to see a doctor?
It is necessary to go to a medical consultation when the lesions do not disappear or worsen despite homeopathic treatment. A visit is also necessary if the child has herpes or chickenpox. Indeed, the latter can be superinfected by the presence of impetigo.
