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 ...

I just got a text message and photos from a young grandperson who had tender scabs on her face that developed in the last two days. She was understandably very concerned. She had seen a nurse in the ...

Sarah Rector, nurse practitioner from UR Medicine Urgent Care, is seeing the spread of impetigo. Also known as school sores, impetigo is a highly contagious infection that mainly affects infants and ...

Could this be impetigo or another contagious skin condition? How should it be treated? Yes, it could be impetigo. You can ...

Topical treatment of impetigo due to Staphylococcus aureus (methicillin-susceptible isolates only) or Streptococcus pyogenes in patients ≥9 months of age. Altabax contains retapamulin, a semisynthetic ...

In many countries in Africa, up to nine out of ten children suffer from a skin problem, and there are far too few local dermatologists. Artificial intelligence could help with diagnosis, but needs to ...

Student-athletes are back on the field in Medfield after they were sidelined with a highly contagious skin infection last week. More than 20 football and soccer players contracted Impetigo, a skin ...