What are the first signs of impetigo?

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asked Oct 20, 2018 in Diseases Conditions by Marycon (250 points)
What are the first signs of impetigo?

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answered Oct 24, 2018 by pazsde (290 points)
Impetigo usually begins with Reddish spots on the skin, that are often clustered around your nose and lips.

The sores from Impetigo often quickly grow into blisters, ooze and then burst, and after that they usually form a yellowish looking crust.

The crust that is formed is often described as honey-colored.

Those are the signs of Impetigo.

Some less severe forms of Impetigo may go away on their own however more severe cases of Impetigo usually require antibiotic ointment to make it go away.

But it's always a good idea to put some antibiotic ointment on the skin infection Impetigo to treat it and prevent further infection.

Impetigo is a skin infection that is caused by bacteria and is highly contagious so when symptoms of Impetigo show up you should avoid work or school until the Impetigo has cleared up and gone away.

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