Thursday, November 8, 2007

Impetigo Home Remedy

Natural Home Remedy and treatment to Cure the Impetigo.
Impetigo is a common, highly infectious skin disease caused by staphylococcus bacteria or more rarely by the streptococcus bacteria.

The use of turnip (salgum) is one such remedy. A few chopped turnip pieces after thorough cleaning should be immersed in rice starch (kangi) or any natural vinegar for about six hours. They should then be eaten by the patient.
Garlic is useful in relieving constant itching caused by this disease. This vegetable should be crushed and spread over irritated areas. One or two cloves of garlic should be chewed for better results. This helps in to the impetigo.
The use of harsh detergent should be avoided clothes should be thoroughly rinsed.
Prognosis of Impetigo
The disease usually lasts for 3 to 4 weeks. In some cases, particularly when it complicates other skin conditions, it may last for months. An average case can be cured in 6 to 10 days leaving behind no scars. Being a contagious disease, it can spread to other parts of the body and to other people.