15 Natural Ways To Stop Impetigo (#4 And 9 Are Super Effective!)

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6. Tea Tree Oil

Tea tree oil has powerful antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory compounds that not only offer relief from the symptoms but can stop the spread of this infection. Add three drops of tea tree oil to 1 tablespoon of olive oil or coconut oil. Apply this mixture to the affected area using a cotton ball and allow it to work for 20 to 30 minutes. Rinse off with lukewarm water. Repeat three times each day. You can also add a few drops of this essential oil to a small bucket or large bowl of water and rinse the affected area twice each day. Never apply tea tree oil directly to the skin as it will only irritate it further.

7. Olive Oil

Olive oil has been used in traditional medicine for untold centuries to help stop infections such as impetigo. Studies show that olive oil has two powerful antibiotic compounds: oleuropein and rutin. Simply by applying three or four drops of olive oil to the affected area several times each day, will kill the bacteria that causes this annoying and painful infection. Olive oil will prevent impetigo from spreading to other areas as well as clearing up the sores.

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8. Grapefruit Seed Extract

Grapefruit seed extract is super effective at curing impetigo. This non-toxic disinfectant also has antibacterial and antioxidant compounds that give this skin infection the old one two punch. Add a few drops of grapefruit seed extract in about 2 tablespoons of water, depending on the size of the area you need to cover. Soak a cotton ball in this solution and apply it to the infected area several times each day. You might feel some itching at first, but this is just a sign that it is working and it will stop soon. You can also take grapefruit seed extract in a supplement form to help speed healing but speak to your doctor about the proper dosage for you.

9. Colloidal Silver

This healing agent is a must have for anyone interested in stopping infections and viruses naturally. Bacteria and viruses cannot live in the presence of silver, which is why you will find many bandages coated in silver. Apply a few drops of colloidal silver to the affected area or apply some using a cotton ball. Repeat this three or four times each day. Although there are no actual studies involving colloidal silver and impetigo, numerous reports from users state that their infections dried up within 48 hours and disappeared completely within 7 to 10 days.

10. Garlic

Garlic is a natural antibiotic that can help kill bacteria. It will also help to relieve the itch and pain. Warm two tablespoons of sesame oil and then fry two or three minced organic garlic cloves in the oil. Cool completely, then strain. Using a cotton ball, apply this garlic oil to the affected area twice each day.

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