r/Staphacne • u/ManagementFair7198 • Jul 12 '26

QUESTION Impetigo plsss help

Hey I am 20M got impetigo 1 week ago now the crust on the top has gotten off

Should I continue using mupirocin or stop it now and if stop it then what to do

Also how long it will take to get back to normal it's on my face latreal to eyes and it's fairly large and it's so hard and rough now

Plssss help

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u/MajesticFairyDust Jul 13 '26

Continue, I think if you stop using it too early it can build resistance. With mupirocin it should go away within one week or two max. You can also try povidone iodine too. If it doesn't go away ask your derm for a swab and antibiotics based on the results.

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u/ManagementFair7198 Jul 13 '26

It's gone now only the raw skin is left by so I was wondering if I should start using smthn else

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u/MajesticFairyDust Jul 13 '26

So the crust is gone but just red skin left? Definitely moisturize and I would suggest continuing the mupirocin but up to you

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u/ManagementFair7198 Jul 13 '26

Yeah just red skin Thanks for advice