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MercTech -> RE: yup, saw dr in person and se said it is indeed impetigo (1/30/2015 1:21:47 PM)
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The bacteria that cause impetigo are often indigenous to the skin surface. Exposure to another person with impetigo gives you a much higher concentration of the bacteria which triggers the infection. Also, skin pH changes can cause a bacteria bloom causing an impetigo infection.
I've had impetigo that started with compromised skin due to chemical dermatitis (something on the skin that irritated and compromised the integrity of the skin). The skin has normally a population of fungus and bacteria but none in concentrations to cause a problem. When something changes the balance; an infection can result. i.e. fungal rash or yeast infections when taking antibiotics for an internal infection.
If your lip waxed; it is possible that it caused enough irritation to trigger impetigo but not likely. If your cosmetologist follows health department guidelines; very unlikely.
The good thing is that impetigo usually lasts about three weeks and goes away faster. Topical antibiotics, even OTC neosporin, speed the healing. Keflex would be a step up from OTC treatment. Be aware that taking oral antibiotics can trigger a fungal infection as it is killing off ALL the bacteria. (Personally, I use topical anti-fungals when I have to take antibiotics to prevent a case of "jock-itch". I say jock itch as I'm male. A yeast infection would be the equivalent in women.)
Antibiotics and topical ointment will allow the infection to heal with minimal scarring.
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