2025年1月24日 · Impetigo often begins in minor cuts, insect bites, or a rash such as eczema — any place where your skin is broken. But it can also occur on healthy skin. The first symptoms of impetigo are...

2023年2月7日 · Impetigo on the face starts around the mouth and nose. However, impetigo on the scalp or hairline can also occur. What does impetigo look like? Impetigo includes blisters, rashes and other skin wounds (lesions). The condition includes the following characteristics: Impetigo blisters may be pus-filled and burst easily.

2024年3月22日 · Impetigo pictures show what this infection looks like. Symptoms include discolored, itchy sores with crusted lesions; large, fluid-filled blisters; and deep ulcers. See a healthcare provider if you suspect impetigo or another skin condition.

2023年4月19日 · The main symptom of impetigo is reddish sores, often around the nose and mouth. The sores quickly rupture, ooze for a few days and then form a honey-colored crust. Sores can spread to other areas of the body through touch, clothing and towels.

2023年10月31日 · Impetigo looks different based on the type you get and the color of your skin. But there are three main types, including: Non-bullous impetigo. This is the most common type. It causes tiny...

Impetigo is a common, superficial, highly contagious bacterial skin infection characterised by pustules and honey-coloured crusted erosions. It affects the superficial layers of the epidermis and is typically caused by Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes (Group A beta – haemolytic streptococci (GABHS)).

2024年3月28日 · Impetigo is a superficial infection that usually affects the face, hands, and skin around the mouth and nose. It is caused by two types of bacteria: Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes. These bacteria can enter the skin through cuts, scrapes, or insect bites, leading to the development of impetigo.

2024年6月17日 · Impetigo often starts with a cut or break in the skin that allows bacteria to enter. Impetigo is usually caused by “staph” (Staphylococcus) or “strep” (Streptococcus) bacteria. Impetigo can be further classified into 2 types: bullous and nonbullous.

2024年12月18日 · Impetigo is a contagious skin infection that often affects children. See pictures of what impetigo looks like and learn how it can be treated here.

Check if you have impetigo. Impetigo starts with red sores or blisters, but the redness may be harder to see on brown and black skin. The sores or blisters quickly burst and often leave crusty, golden-brown patches. The patches can: look a bit like cornflakes stuck to your skin; get bigger and spread to other parts of your body