Kathy L. Anderson, DO, FAOCD
Board Certified Dermatologist
510 E. Druid Road, Suite A
Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 462-5242
Patient Education
Patient Education
Your first visit to Dr. Kathy L. Anderson involves a few special steps so that we can get to know you. To understand what to expect, please read through this page. You'll find all the practical information you need, such as a map and directions to our office, practice hours, payment policies and more.
There's also background information about our committed staff and our first visit procedures. You can also save some time by printing out and completing the patient forms in advance of your appointment.
Planning Your First Visit
- Dr. Anderson looks forward to welcoming you to our practice and helping ensure that you receive the best medical care possible.
- When scheduling your first visit, please be specific as to whether you wish to make an appointment for full body skin exam or for an evaluation of a specific issue. Out of respect for our other patients, please inform us of your specific concerns when your appointment is scheduled, and honoring this request when you meet with Dr. Anderson.
- When you arrive, please plan to fill out new patient paperwork that may take up to 15 minutes.
- We ask that you plan accordingly and please bring a parent, companion or a translator as needed to expedite this process.
- If you a patient under the age of 18, a parent or guardian must accompany you to the first visit.
- We want to address all of your concerns; however, time constraints often prohibit us from being able to discuss a long list of skin conditions. Therefore, we ask that you limit your first visit to one or two pressing issues that we can thoroughly investigate. After you first appointment, we would be happy to schedule another visit within a short period of time to address your remaining concerns.
- Payment is due at the time of service. Please be prepared to pay any co-payment, deductible and/or co-insurance fees at the conclusion of your visit. We will verify your insurance prior to your appointment and discuss your financial obligations upon arrival to our office.
Patient Forms
Please print and fill out these forms so we can expedite your first visit:
Completion of the Cosmetic Interest Questionnaire is optional
Completion of the Release of Medical Records for is optional.
Map and Directions
Impetigo is a common skin infection usually found in children and infants. It is characterized as single or multiple blisters filled with pus, which pop easily and leave a reddish, raw-looking base and/or honey-colored crust. In most children, impetigo first appears near the nose and then spreads through scratching to other parts of the face, arms or legs. The blisters tend to be itchy.
There are three forms of impetigo:
Ordinary Impetigo is caused by Streptococcal germs. It appears as red sores that rupture quickly, ooze a fluid and then form a honey-colored crust. It primarily affects children from infancy to age two.
Bulbous Impetigo appears as fluid-filled blisters caused by Staphylococcus germs. This contagious infection is carried by the fluid that oozes from the blisters.
Ecthyma, a more serious form of impetigo that penetrates to the second layer of skin (dermis). It is characterized by sores that are painful and/or fluid or pus-filled. These lesions most commonly appear on the legs or feet. The sores break open and scab with a hard yellow-gray crust. It can also cause swollen lymph glands in the affected area.
Impetigo is generally treated with a seven-to-10-day course of prescription oral antibiotics and/or topical antibiotics. The sores tend to heal slowly, so it is important to complete the full course of medications. Please note that over-the-counter topical antibiotics (such as Neosporin) are not effective for treating impetigo.