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

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

A Superdrug pharmacist has urged parents to be aware of impetigo, a highly contagious skin infection that can be mistaken for ...

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

Niamh McMillan said it was often misdiagnosed ...

The two classic forms of impetigo are bullous and nonbullous. Bullous impetigo is sometimes considered a localized form of SSSS. Although found in groups of all ages, impetigo is most commonly seen in ...

Mon, Jan 26, 2026 Superdrug's leading pharmacist is urging the public to recognise impetigo, a highly infectious skin ...

In many countries in Africa, up to nine out of ten children suffer from a skin problem, and there are far too few local dermatologists. Artificial intelligence could help with diagnosis, but needs to ...