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Impetigo: Clinic, diagnosis and treatment

Medical editor: Dr Marina ALEXANDRE, Dermatologist, Avicenne Hospital, France.

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Dr. Marina Alexandre

15 min read

Key messages:

  • Impetigo is a skin condition that manifests itself as erythematous lesions, especially on the face.
  • It is very contagious and is transmitted by direct contact.
  • It is caused by group A Streptococcus and/or Staphylococcus aureus.
  • It is characterized by erythematous, vesicular and then pustular and crusty skin lesions.
  • It can sometimes be confused with eczema and herpes.
  • Impetigo requires a minimum of 72 hours off school and is treated with topical antibiotics.
  • When treatment and hygiene measures are followed, impetigo heals quickly and without scarring.

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