Home Remedies for Impetigo

1. White Vinegar

To promote healing of the skin sores, it is essential to keep the affected area clean, using either water or an antibiotic wash.

You can prepare your own antibiotic solution with white vinegar. It will help stop the spread of the infection and dry up the affected area.

• Mix 1 tablespoon of white distilled vinegar in 2 cups of lukewarm water.
• Using a cotton ball, wash the infected skin with this solution.
• Pat the skin dry and apply an over-the-counter antibiotic ointment.
• Cover the area lightly with gauze.
• Repeat 2 or 3 times daily until the infection is gone.

Note: Do not scrub the area while washing it, as it can irritate the skin.

2. Heat Therapy

You can use heat therapy to cure impetigo. Heat will help kill the bacteria responsible for this infection. In addition, it will help dry the sores and lesions caused by impetigo.

• Soak a washcloth in hot water and wring out the excess liquid.
• Apply the warm washcloth on the affected area for a few minutes.
• Repeat several times a day.

You can also use a blow dryer to apply heat on the affected area. Keep the settings of the blow dryer to a minimum.