How to Naturally Cure Impetigo

Impetigo is a highly contagious bacterial infection that usually affects children. Impetigo causes blisters that break open, releasing a yellow liquid that crusts over. Doctors usually prescribe antibiotics for impetigo, but natural remedies can also be used to help speed up the healing process of impetigo and prevent the impetigo from being passed to others.

Instructions

    • 1

      Avoid using any type of bath or skin products near the affected area. When washing the area affected by Impetigo, use only an antibacterial soap.

    • 2

      After washing the affected area with antibacterial soap, apply 2 drops of Lavender Essential Oil directly to the affected area with a cotton pad. Be sure to use a seperate cotton pad with treatment for each blister. Apply the treatment 2-4 times per day until the Impetigo has cleared up.

    • 3

      Take 250 mg of Goldenseal orally until the Impetigo has cleared up. Goldenseal contains anti infective chemicals that help to fight the two infections that commonly cause Impetigo.

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