It is often mistaken for eczema, cold sores and chickenpox.
People could be missing out on proper treatment as the condition often gets mistaken for eczema or chicken pox ...
A pharmacist warned the highly contagious infection can often be mistaken for eczema ...
A Superdrug pharmacist has urged parents to be aware of impetigo, a highly contagious skin infection that can be mistaken for ...
Niamh McMillan said it was often misdiagnosed ...
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.
Mon, Jan 26, 2026 Superdrug's leading pharmacist is urging the public to recognise impetigo, a highly infectious skin ...
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 ...
Background.Scabies is a public health problem in many countries, with impetigo and its complications important consequences. Ivermectin based mass drug administration (MDA) reduces the prevalence of ...