well i'm hoping the infection responds to this current abx so it will hurry up and heal quicker. but if it is resistant, logic suggests to me that you might still be contagious. i wish the doc had advised you on that aspect i am rather at a loss.

btw impetigo (what i had) is caused by staph or strep... sounds similar from the sores you are describing.

i don't know if antihistamines work for itching not caused by histamine release. this itching probably has more to do with reaction to microbial toxins as well as healing of tissues.

i'd suggest plain aspirin if your stomach can take it. should help with itching-burning of any type. i know you tried advil already. sometimes one works better than the other.

hang in there. dang that waiting on the labwork.

(((hugs)))

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