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 ...

Impetigo often affects toddlers but it is easy to recognise and treat. It is caused by bacteria that live on the skin, entering the skin through a cut, graze, cold sore or even a patch of eczema.

Topical treatment of impetigo due to Staphylococcus aureus (methicillin-susceptible isolates only) or Streptococcus pyogenes in patients ≥9 months of age. Altabax contains retapamulin, a semisynthetic ...

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 ...

I just got a text message and photos from a young grandperson who had tender scabs on her face that developed in the last two days. She was understandably very concerned. She had seen a nurse in the ...