Impetigo Symptoms

IMPETIGO

DESCRIPTION

Impetigo is a common and highly contagious skin infection that mainly affects infants and young children. It usually appears as reddish sores on the face, especially around the nose and mouth and on the hands and feet. Over about a week, the sores burst and develop honey colored crusts.

Symptoms –

Reddish sores

Yellowish crust

Itching

Fluid filled blisters

Discomfort

Risk factors –

Common in children

Close contact

Warm, humid weather

Broken skin

other health condition

diagnosis and test –

impetigo can be diagnosed by physical examination. Lab tests are not mandatory.

Treatment –

Impetigo can be treated with prescription mupirocin antibiotic ointment or cream applied directly to the sores two to three times a day