The health care provider diagnoses impetigo and prescribes penicillin for a patient who has crusty vesicopustular lesions over the lower face and skin creases in the neck. Which information will be included in the teaching plan for this patient?

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The treatment for impetigo includes softening of the crusts with warm saline soaks and then soap-and-water removal. Alcohol-based lotions and use of petroleum jelly are not recommended for impetigo. Use of a multiple vitamin may help to improve skin integrity but is not indicated as a therapy for impetigo.

The Health Care Provider Diagnoses Impetigo and Prescribes Penicillin for a Patient