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 ...
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.
“Whilst most cases of impetigo are not serious and can heal on their own, leaving impetigo untreated can lead to more serious ...
Mon, Jan 26, 2026 Superdrug's leading pharmacist is urging the public to recognise impetigo, a highly infectious skin ...
Niamh McMillan said it was often misdiagnosed ...
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Highly contagious skin infection often misdiagnosed as eczema
A Superdrug pharmacist has urged parents to be aware of impetigo, a highly contagious skin infection that can be mistaken for eczema or chickenpox ...
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