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Impetigo is a skin disorder caused by bacterial infection and characterized by crusting skin lesions. |
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Symptoms
Skin lesion on the face or lips, or on the arms or legs, spreading to other areas. Typically this lesion begins as a ...
Causes
Impetigo is a common skin infection. It is most common in children, particularly children in unhealthy living conditi...
Tests
Diagnosis is based primarily on the appearance of the skin lesion. A culture of the skin or mucosal lesion usually gr...
Treatments
The goal is to cure the infection and relieve the symptoms. A mild infection may be treated with a prescription antib...
Complications
The infection could spread to other parts of the body. This is common; Children often have multiple patches of impeti...
Prevention
Prevent the spread of infection. If you have impetigo, always use a clean washcloth and towel each time. Do not share...
Doctor Specialties
Call for an appointment with your health care provider if symptoms indicating impetigo are present.
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