Bacterial Infections

This is usually a staphylococcal infection. Antibiotics taken orally, or applied on the skin, is given.

Viral Infections

• A viral wart is treated by liquid nitrogen, a cold gas. You can use a corn plaster with salicylic acid
• Molluscum contagiosum, presents as small skin coloured lumps which require treatment

Chickenpox

Usually not a major problem, however with extensive cases, use an anti-viral drug called acyclovir for a few days.

Scabies

• This is an annoying problem caused by a mite, sarcopes. It causes itch and blisters on the hands and feet.
• Below 1 year, use permethrin cream, beyond a year of age, Derbac (malathione 5%) is preferred.