Impetigo - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
2023年4月19日 · Impetigo (im-puh-TIE-go) is a common and highly contagious skin infection that mainly affects infants and young children. It usually appears as reddish sores on the face, especially around the nose and mouth and on the hands and feet. Over about a week, the sores burst and develop honey-colored crusts.
Infantigo (Impetigo): Causes, Symptoms and Treatments
2016年1月3日 · Infantigo (Impetigo) is a common skin infection in children, but it can also affect adults. It can lead to permanent damage or serious complications without treatment.
Impetigo: Symptoms, Causes, Pictures, and Treatment - Healthline
2023年11月30日 · Impetigo is a bacterial infection that affects your skin, causing sores and blisters. It can appear differently depending on the stage of infection and what part of your body it affects....
Impetigo - Diagnosis & treatment - Mayo Clinic
2023年4月19日 · Impetigo is treated with prescription mupirocin antibiotic ointment or cream applied directly to the sores two to three times a day for five to 10 days. Before applying the medicine, soak the area in warm water or apply a wet cloth compress for a few minutes. Then pat dry and gently remove any scabs so the antibiotic can get into the skin.
Impetigo: Symptoms, Causes, Complications, and Treatments - WebMD
2023年10月31日 · Impetigo is a common bacterial skin infection that spreads easily. It causes itchy sores or blisters to form on exposed skin, commonly around the nose or mouth. Impetigo is seen most often in...
Impetigo in Adults: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment - Infection …
2023年12月7日 · The symptoms of impetigo in adults include red sores or blisters that can rupture and develop a yellowish crust. These sores are typically itchy and can occur on the face, hands, or other areas of the body. How is impetigo in adults treated? Impetigo in adults is usually treated with topical antibiotics, such as mupirocin or retapamulin.
Impetigo, Contagious Skin Infection: Causes, Treatment
Can adults get impetigo? Yes, impetigo can affect adults. In adults, the condition may occur after another skin issue. Sometimes it develops after you’ve had a cold or another virus. You may be at higher risk if you: Live in a tropical climate with hot, humid summers and mild winters. Have a scabies infection.
About Impetigo | Group A Strep | CDC
2024年3月1日 · Another name for impetigo is infantigo. It usually takes 10 days for sores to appear after someone is exposed to group A strep bacteria. Symptoms include red, itchy sores that break open and leak a clear fluid or pus for a few days. The sores can occur anywhere on the body but most often affect exposed skin.
Impetigo: Diagnosis and treatment - American Academy of Dermatology
2021年3月11日 · Dermatologists often prescribe an antibiotic that you apply to the skin, such as mupirocin or retapamulin. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved retapamulin to treat impetigo in children as young as 9 months old. Mupirocin is FDA approved to treat people 12 years of age and older.
Understanding Impetigo: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
2023年10月6日 · Impetigo is a highly contagious bacterial skin infection that can affect both children and adults. It is caused by Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus pyogenes bacteria and is commonly spread through skin-to-skin contact or by sharing personal items such as towels, clothing, or bedding.
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