<human>: I have impetigo on the back of both ears, all along the back of my neck, the top right side of my forehead and the left side of my arm. I was on antibiotic pills and that did nothing to help. I m now on an antibiotic ointment and still have seen no improvement. I noticed today that there s small red lumps now going half way down my legs. It is still spreading and everything I m trying just doesn t work. If anyone can help me, I would greatly appreciate it. I have had this for over 3 months now and been to the hospital a couple times but never any improvement. I just want to get rid of this so I can start to get sleep at night and be able to leave the house with out my entire hurting from the infection.
<bot>: Hi. Going by the sites that you have mentioned, more than the condition that you mention, I can think of an edematous skin condition called seborrhea eczema. It usually starts behinds the ears and can then spread to the other hair bearing areas of the body. I think you need to get your diagnosis revised. Since both topical and oral antibiotics are not helping, so it favors an edematous etiology. You might need to apply topical antifungal-steroid Combination creams over the affected area. Do not use oil over the affected area. Take oral antihistamines for the associated itching. Hope it helps Chat Doctor. 