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Rashes
Clear liquid in a blister
Have a fever
Redness of the skin
Itchy
A pimple
There are blisters
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What is Impetigo?
A bacterial infection of the superficial skin layer. Impetigo occurs when bacteria have an entry point into the skin, such as after an insect bite, wound, or scratching.
Typical Symptoms of Impetigo
- Pus-filled blisters or bumps on the skin
- Skin over the entire body is red
- Itchy skin
- Skin problem in area not covered by clothes
- Blisters on the hands and/or feet
- Bumpy rash that appeared, then rapidly spread to the rest of the body
- Skin blisters that break easily
- Scab
Diagnostic Questions for Impetigo
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
- Do you have pus-filled blisters or bumps on your skin?
- Is your whole body red?
- Do you have itchy skin?
- Are only uncovered parts of your skin affected?
- Are there blisters on your hands and feet?
Treatment of Impetigo
Treatment involves antibiotic creams or pills. Before applying the creams, scabs should be gently removed to allow the creams to reach the infection.
Reviewed By:
Scott Nass, MD, MPA, FAAFP, AAHIVS (Primary Care)
Dr. Nass received dual medical degrees from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and Charles R. Drew University in Medicine and Science. He completed Family Medicine residency at Ventura County Medical Center with subsequent fellowships at Ventura, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, George Washington University, and University of California-Irvine. He holds faculty appointments at Keck School of Medicine of USC, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, and Western University of Health Sciences.
Yukiko Ueda, MD (Dermatology)
Dr. Ueda graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine and trained at the University of Tokyo Medical School. She is currently a clinical assistant professor at the Department of Dermatology, Jichi Medical University, and holds several posts in the dermatology departments at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Komagome Hospital, University of Tokyo, and the Medical Center of Japan Red Cross Society.
Content updated on Mar 31, 2024
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