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   How do you know if you have impetigo?

   • The main symptom of impetigo is reddish sores, often around the nose and mouth. The sores quickly rupture, ooze for a few days and then form a honey-colored crust. Sores can spread to other areas of the body through touch, clothing and towels. Itching and soreness are generally mild.

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   What does impetigo look like?

   • Impetigo (im-puh-TIE-go) 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.

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   What are impetigo complications?

   • Impetigo complications may include: Cellulitis. This is when the infection goes deeper into your skin. The area may get red, warm, swollen, or painful. You may also get other signs of infection, including fever, chills, or generally feeling unwell. Untreated cellulitis can be fatal. Guttate psoriasis.

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   Apr 19, 2023 · Impetigo is a common and contagious skin infection that causes reddish sores, blisters or ulcers. Learn about the signs, risk factors, complications and prevention of impetigo from Mayo Clinic experts.

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   Nov 30, 2023 · Impetigo is a contagious bacterial skin infection that causes sores and blisters. Learn about the types, signs, complications, and how to treat and prevent it.

   • What is contagious with impetigo?

     The open sores are highly contagious. Scratching the sores can spread the infection from one place on your skin to another or to another person. Th...
   • What triggers impetigo?

     Impetigo is triggered by a bacterial skin infection, usually caused by a type of Staphylococcus (staph) or Streptococcus (strep) bacteria.
   • How do you get rid of impetigo bacteria?

     Since impetigo is caused by a bacterial infection, the most common treatment is antibiotics. Depending on how much of your body is affected by impe...
   • What does impetigo look like when it starts?

     When impetigo starts, it often appears as discolored skin sores around your nose and lips. These sores may look pink or red on light skin or dark r...

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   Feb 7, 2023 · Impetigo is a common skin infection that causes sores and blisters, usually on the face and hands. Learn about the types, causes, diagnosis and treatment of impetigo, and how to prevent it from spreading.

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   Oct 31, 2023 · Impetigo is a common bacterial skin infection that causes itchy sores or blisters to form on exposed skin, especially around the nose or mouth. Learn about the types, signs, causes, risk factors, and treatments of impetigo, and when to see a doctor.

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   Advertisement. Impetigo: Signs and symptoms. What you see and feel differs with the type of impetigo. There are two types. Non-bullous impetigo on 5-year-old girl’s leg. The sores have broken open, so you see redness and honey-colored crusts. This is the most common type. It goes through these stages:

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   Impetigo is a contagious skin infection caused by bacteria. It causes red bumps, sores, and fluid-filled blisters. Learn how to prevent, diagnose, and treat impetigo in children and adults.