“Whilst most cases of impetigo are not serious and can heal on their own, leaving impetigo untreated can lead to more serious ...

People could be missing out on proper treatment as the condition often gets mistaken for eczema or chicken pox ...

England’s NHS will roll out a free chickenpox vaccine for all children from January next year, in a move that could save families millions in lost workdays while protecting thousands of children from ...

A Superdrug pharmacist has urged parents to be aware of impetigo, a highly contagious skin infection that can be mistaken for ...

It is often mistaken for eczema, cold sores and chickenpox.

Impetigo often affects toddlers but it is easy to recognise and treat. It is caused by bacteria that live on the skin, entering the skin through a cut, graze, cold sore or even a patch of eczema.

Think of your skin as a barrier. It’s typical for about 1,000 species of bacteria to live on it. Healthy skin keeps bacteria and other germs from getting inside your body. If you or your child has ...

Based on: Contributions to Dermatology: Eczema, Impetigo, Scabies, Ecthyma, Rupia, Lupus. By Silas Durkee, M.D., Consulting Physician of the Boston City Hospital, &c ...