Comments on: Vai’s skin problem : What it is, according to our dermatologist http://www.oureverydaythings.com/2008/08/vais-skin-problem-what-it-is-according-to-our-dermatologist/ Loving Life with Children, Everyday Wed, 16 May 2012 15:14:51 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Britney http://www.oureverydaythings.com/2008/08/vais-skin-problem-what-it-is-according-to-our-dermatologist/#comment-6920 Britney Thu, 10 May 2012 02:47:27 +0000 http://www.oureverydaythings.com/?p=1815#comment-6920 I am glad I found your bog! My 2 year old daughter has this right now and I've been driving myself crazy worrying about it! I went to change her diaper 2 days ago and thought she had diaper rash but it didn't make sense to me because I'm always on top of changing her, but I put some diaper rash ointment on it anyway and it still didnt clear up at all. Then I noticed it on her mouth and more on her face. So I called the doctor and made an appointment and we had to wait until the next day to be seen. So I tried to do my own "investigating" until then on the internet, probably the worst thing I could've done. Of course they only show the pictures of the worst cases and I was so worried it would be as bad as the pictures. Yesterday we saw her doctor and she told us it was impatigo(sp?) And she perscribed the ointment. She told us the ointment alone 3x's a day for 10 days will clear it all up. I am pretty sure I know how she got it. We were at a store almost a week ago and she picked up a kids toy microphone and she touched her mouth with it, by the time I went to grab it it was too late. Later that day I noticed her lip was a little red and I just thought maybe she had chapped lips so I put chapstick on it. But looking back now I think she must have had a little cut from the toy because that's where it started and that's one of the spots that has it pretty bad. After reading your blog I've got a couple questions answered. I think from all the worrying I forgot to ask her doctor all the questions I had, but you helped. Thank you! I am glad I found your bog! My 2 year old daughter has this right now and I’ve been driving myself crazy worrying about it! I went to change her diaper 2 days ago and thought she had diaper rash but it didn’t make sense to me because I’m always on top of changing her, but I put some diaper rash ointment on it anyway and it still didnt clear up at all. Then I noticed it on her mouth and more on her face. So I called the doctor and made an appointment and we had to wait until the next day to be seen. So I tried to do my own “investigating” until then on the internet, probably the worst thing I could’ve done. Of course they only show the pictures of the worst cases and I was so worried it would be as bad as the pictures. Yesterday we saw her doctor and she told us it was impatigo(sp?) And she perscribed the ointment. She told us the ointment alone 3x’s a day for 10 days will clear it all up. I am pretty sure I know how she got it. We were at a store almost a week ago and she picked up a kids toy microphone and she touched her mouth with it, by the time I went to grab it it was too late. Later that day I noticed her lip was a little red and I just thought maybe she had chapped lips so I put chapstick on it. But looking back now I think she must have had a little cut from the toy because that’s where it started and that’s one of the spots that has it pretty bad. After reading your blog I’ve got a couple questions answered. I think from all the worrying I forgot to ask her doctor all the questions I had, but you helped. Thank you!

]]> By: DB from the best Impetigo site http://www.oureverydaythings.com/2008/08/vais-skin-problem-what-it-is-according-to-our-dermatologist/#comment-6765 DB from the best Impetigo site Fri, 16 Mar 2012 18:18:05 +0000 http://www.oureverydaythings.com/?p=1815#comment-6765 Hi Sandra! How your daughter long was sick? At my son too was sick impetigo and we have cured during one week without antibiotics. Hi Sandra! How your daughter long was sick? At my son too was sick impetigo and we have cured during one week without antibiotics.

]]> By: Kerri http://www.oureverydaythings.com/2008/08/vais-skin-problem-what-it-is-according-to-our-dermatologist/#comment-4268 Kerri Sat, 09 Oct 2010 23:27:52 +0000 http://www.oureverydaythings.com/?p=1815#comment-4268 Thanks for the post! Our little girl (13 mos) has had a very mild rash under her nose for over a month. I was shocked when the Dr said it was impetigo. It does not look anything like the severe cases on the internet, but we can't get it to go away with good hygiene and antibacterial ointment (recommended by my Dr before prescribing antibiotics) so I'm taking her back this week to get the meds. It's so ugly!! She's also addicted to the pacifier at night, so I'm sure that doesn't help.. Thanks for the post! Our little girl (13 mos) has had a very mild rash under her nose for over a month. I was shocked when the Dr said it was impetigo. It does not look anything like the severe cases on the internet, but we can’t get it to go away with good hygiene and antibacterial ointment (recommended by my Dr before prescribing antibiotics) so I’m taking her back this week to get the meds. It’s so ugly!! She’s also addicted to the pacifier at night, so I’m sure that doesn’t help..

]]> By: Leonny http://www.oureverydaythings.com/2008/08/vais-skin-problem-what-it-is-according-to-our-dermatologist/#comment-981 Leonny Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:31:09 +0000 http://www.oureverydaythings.com/?p=1815#comment-981 MsGreene: Thanks so much for writing and spotting our blog post on Impetigo! I can say now Vai no longer has the infection, but it was quite an experience for us who knows nothing about what Impetigo is before the incident. Thanks again for the resourceful site, drgreene.com! MsGreene:

Thanks so much for writing and spotting our blog post on Impetigo! I can say now Vai no longer has the infection, but it was quite an experience for us who knows nothing about what Impetigo is before the incident.

Thanks again for the resourceful site, drgreene.com!

]]> By: Impetigo | Sightings http://www.oureverydaythings.com/2008/08/vais-skin-problem-what-it-is-according-to-our-dermatologist/#comment-446 Impetigo | Sightings Mon, 25 Aug 2008 23:19:31 +0000 http://www.oureverydaythings.com/?p=1815#comment-446 I am sure sorry to hear about little Vai’s impetigo. As you said, impetigo is a skin infection caused by a certain type of bacteria. Dr. Greene sees it frequently in kids ages 2 to 6. I’m glad your daughter Anya didn’t pick it up, because it can be spread if the infected skin touches a cut or scrape on someone else’s skin. Most kids need a topical antibiotic ointment to make it go away, but sometimes oral antibiotics are the answer. Sounds like your physician recommended just what Vai needed, and we’re glad he’s feeling better. http://blogs.drgreene.com/sightings/2008/08/25/impetigo/ I am sure sorry to hear about little Vai’s impetigo. As you said, impetigo is a skin infection caused by a certain type of bacteria. Dr. Greene sees it frequently in kids ages 2 to 6. I’m glad your daughter Anya didn’t pick it up, because it can be spread if the infected skin touches a cut or scrape on someone else’s skin.

Most kids need a topical antibiotic ointment to make it go away, but sometimes oral antibiotics are the answer. Sounds like your physician recommended just what Vai needed, and we’re glad he’s feeling better.

http://blogs.drgreene.com/sightings/2008/08/25/impetigo/

]]> By: Leonny http://www.oureverydaythings.com/2008/08/vais-skin-problem-what-it-is-according-to-our-dermatologist/#comment-358 Leonny Tue, 12 Aug 2008 11:29:30 +0000 http://www.oureverydaythings.com/?p=1815#comment-358 Hi Sandra! Yes, good thing I didn't postpone the doc's appointment! (was about to) Phew! Hi Sandra! Yes, good thing I didn’t postpone the doc’s appointment! (was about to) Phew!

]]> By: Sandra http://www.oureverydaythings.com/2008/08/vais-skin-problem-what-it-is-according-to-our-dermatologist/#comment-351 Sandra Mon, 11 Aug 2008 21:03:38 +0000 http://www.oureverydaythings.com/?p=1815#comment-351 Oh so glad to hear that u found out what it was & it's a mild case. Oh so glad to hear that u found out what it was & it’s a mild case.

]]> By: Leonny http://www.oureverydaythings.com/2008/08/vais-skin-problem-what-it-is-according-to-our-dermatologist/#comment-347 Leonny Mon, 11 Aug 2008 13:10:23 +0000 http://www.oureverydaythings.com/?p=1815#comment-347 Additional info : We were prescribed the following : 1) Anti-bacterial cream called Fucidin (contains antibiotics), to be applied for 2 weeks, 1x / day 2) Esemtan Wash Lotion (for general washing / bathing) 3) Antibiotics, to be taken orally 3x / day, for one week At National University Hospital : 1) Waiting time at the pharmacy - just to collect the medicine - is up to 50 mins! Our medicine costs S$36 2) Subsidised fee (upon seeing the dermatologist) is only S$30 (subsidy of $60) Additional info :

We were prescribed the following :

1) Anti-bacterial cream called Fucidin (contains antibiotics), to be applied for 2 weeks, 1x / day

2) Esemtan Wash Lotion (for general washing / bathing)

3) Antibiotics, to be taken orally 3x / day, for one week

At National University Hospital :

1) Waiting time at the pharmacy – just to collect the medicine – is up to 50 mins! Our medicine costs S$36

2) Subsidised fee (upon seeing the dermatologist) is only S$30 (subsidy of $60)

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