Pharmacist urges public to check for often misdiagnosed skin infection

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

‘Highly contagious’ skin infection often mistaken as eczema, pharmacist warns

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

Pharmacist warns don't mistake 'highly contagious' skin infection which is often missed

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

Superdrug pharmacist's new warning over 'extremely contagious skin infection'

Niamh McMillan said it was often misdiagnosed ...

Pharmacist warns to 'stay home' as highly contagious infection 'often mistaken'

Mon, Jan 26, 2026 Superdrug's leading pharmacist is urging the public to recognise impetigo, a highly infectious skin ...
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Randomized Trial of Community Treatment With Azithromycin and Ivermectin Mass Drug Administration for Control of Scabies and Impetigo

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 ...

'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 ...