[toc]Impetigo or the contagious skin infection is nothing to worry about as it can be cured quite easily within two to three weeks at home. A timely treatment is necessary as it can lead to complications if not treated in time.
The following home remedies are simple and have proved to give the desired results in treating impetigo. However, if the problem still persists after following a regime of appropriate dosage, you should always refer to a good skin specialist who will prescribe antibiotics. Maintain hygiene and follow these simple steps.
5 Best Home Remedies For Impetigo
Garlic
This is one of the most useful home remedies for the treatment of Impetigo. Crush some garlic cloves and make its paste. Apply a decent amount of the paste on the affected area. This will reduce the itching and also kill the bacteria as we all know garlic has anti-bacterial qualities.
The affected person can also chew garlic cloves for obtaining better results. Herbalists recommend chewing at least three garlic cloves in a day can help to fight away the Impetigo infection symptoms to a huge extent.
Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera is used for the treatment of many skin diseases. It is very important to keep the affected area clean and dry. Since Impetigo is highly contagious, be careful while cleaning the area.
Clean the affected area properly. Split an aloe vera leaf and apply the gel of the leaf on the affected area directly. Repeat this for about 4-5 times a day for 2-3 weeks until the lesions disappear. This technique will start showing results within a few days of the application.
Turnip
This is another effective vegetable known to have cured Impetigo effectively. Chop a few pieces of turnip. Immerse the chopped pieces in fresh cooked rice water for nearly five hours.
Give the rice-water immersed turnip pieces to the affected person orally. You can also soak turnip pieces in vinegar and give them to the patient orally. Drinking rice water is also effective. Eating rice water soaked turnips or vinegar soaked turnips every day will give the desired results within a few days.
Apple Cider Vinegar or Tea Tree Oil
This is yet another effective method for the treatment of impetigo. Mix one part of the vinegar with four parts of water and apply directly over the affected area. This has to be done for 6-8 times a day till the infection stays.
Another simple yet effective method is mixing a few drops of tea tree oil in a bucket of water and using that water for bathing. Apply calamine lotion on the infection after bathing. The procedures should be repeated every day.
Rosemary And Thyme Leaves or Petroleum Jelly
Simmer few rosemary and thyme leaves together in a water for about 45-50 minutes. Clean the affected area using this water. You will soon get the desired result. Or you can make a paste with cornstarch and petroleum jelly and apply that paste on the affected area. Cornstarch helps in keeping the area dry while petroleum jelly heals the lesions.
This reduces the irritation immensely and cures impetigo quite effectively if the paste is applied religiously every day for few weeks at a stretch. Maintaining personal hygiene is of utmost importance. The affected areas should be kept covered using bandages. Sharing the patient’s utensils and towels are a strict no. The above natural remedies will definitely be helpful to a huge extent.
