Severe Skin Infection Healing Time Lapse: Impetigo to Cellulitis to Resolution (0 to 30 days)

Impetigo is a mild skin infection caused by Streptococcus and/or Staphylococcus aureus. Cellulitis is when the infection spreads into the deeper layers of the skin. In this particular patient, impetigo was initially present involving the face, neck, legs, and arms. Video specifically focused on a cluster of lesions found on the back of the right thigh. It was treated with mupirocin and cephalexin, but the infection continued to get worse. Given the lack of improvement, cultures were obtained from the oozing sores which revealed a multi-drug resistant staph infection. By the time this information was finally obtained, cellulitis was present given the surrounding redness and induration. Appropriate culture-directed antibiotics was immediately started along with steroids to help with inflammation. Immediate improvement was seen within 24 hours.

As the infection resolved, the affected skin takes on a more bruised appearance. After oral antibiotics were completed, topical skin care alone was pursued until the skin completely healed. Ultimately, it took nearly a month for the skin to return back to normal.

Hopefully this 30 day time-lapse showing how the skin looks from from initial onset, to worsening, to finally resolution will help patients (and parents) understand visually the overall healing time course.

There is no single "right" way to treat such skin infections. But what was used successfully in the care of this particular patient (that is available over-the-counter, excluding prescriptions) included the following:

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Video created by Dr. Christopher Chang:

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[fauquierent]

There is no single "right" way to treat such skin infections. But what was used successfully in the care of this particular patient (that is available over-the-counter, excluding prescriptions) included the following:

[TomBTerrific]

I found this because I currently have contacted cellulitis. Ive had it for about 11 days but it wasn’t diagnosed until about 4 days ago. I contracted it when I had knee replacement surgery. Unfortunately this is compounding the pain I’m having to deal with. I wish my orthopedic surgery was more willing to listen when people complain. Doctors in the US have long abandoned the hypocrite oath and serving the best interests of their patients! I going to be having my first after surgery meeting with him on July 5. Im betting he takes no responsibility for my condition!

[skidmark]

Had this as a kid. It totally surrounded my right knee and started on my left knee after. Had to walk with a crutch for weeks. Doctors called it “Indian Fire”

[paddyboycooper]

my elderly mother is currently in hospital with severe case on both feet.5 days ago her foot was so swollen it looked like a large apple today no swelling but still apple red. she will be moving to a inpatient rehab tonight.

[nathand]

mupirocin cream is an easy fix and works well i've needed it twice

[hilarysvariety]

Thanks GOD I came across this video. GOD'S creatures can heal. Amen

[shortworld_]

best skin product under low price i have

[AmKingAtBedwars]

No way my infection took months to heal

[rockin]

Bro same like that but itching is coming so I'm scratching it . Tell me what to do

[alexmack]

How can you tell the difference from poison Ivy?

[Dooodeeeeaintfreee]

This made me feel better lol on my third day and its clearing up but still gross looking. Taking antibiotics and steroid topicsal. For sure better than 3 days ago its pretty amazing what the body can do.

[DrJohn-hfnv]

I am dr john i treat all type of skill infections face care body care etc

[suleehwang]

Ugh, that's gonna take months to heal.

[samkitty]

What is a "proper" antibiotic and "proper" steroid? Stop with teasing.