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

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

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

The two classic forms of impetigo are bullous and nonbullous. Bullous impetigo is sometimes considered a localized form of SSSS. Although found in groups of all ages, impetigo is most commonly seen in ...

Niamh McMillan said it was often misdiagnosed ...

Mon, Jan 26, 2026 Superdrug's leading pharmacist is urging the public to recognise impetigo, a highly infectious skin ...

One of the classic skin infections I see during the summer months is an infection called impetigo. Impetigo (not infantigo as some parents say), is a bacterial skin infection characterized by tiny ...

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.

Antibiotics should not be prescribed to patients with non-bullous impetigo, according to new draft guidance. The joint guidelines, from NICE and Public Health England (PHE), say that GPs should ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - A highly contagious skin infection called Impetigo is making the rounds in the Ozarks. It’s usually found in small children. The rashes may cause some parents to worry its ...

Many conditions can cause rashes on an infant’s or child’s chest. These include fungal, bacterial, and viral infections, such as chickenpox, or allergic reactions, such as hives. Children’s rashes and ...