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Impetigo - Overview

Impetigo is a condition characterized by an infection that causes sores on the face and skin. People who might need impetigo treatment can use Push Health to connect with a medical provider who can prescribe treatment for impetigo symptoms when appropriate to do so.

What Is Impetigo?

Impetigo is a condition caused by an infection in the skin typically caused by gram-positive bacteria. Impetigo infections are more common in children attending day care or school. Impetigo infections are characterized by yellow-colored lesions on the superficial skin.

Impetigo - Symptoms

Impetigo symptoms are characterized by a crusty or blister appearance on the skin. Impetigo is typically categorized into two different types - bullous impetigo and nonbullous impetigo. While impetigo on the face and lips is quite common, the impetigo rash can appear as impetigo on the nose, scalp, legs and arms. Impetigo lesions can be itchy, red, or painful at times.

Impetigo - Causes

Impetigo is a skin infection generally caused by gram positive bacteria - particularly different types of Staphylococcus and Streptococcus. Impetigo symptoms are often worse in people with underlying medical conditions such as other skin disorders, diabetes, or problems with the immune system. People who live in warmer environments might also be at a higher risk of getting impetigo.

How To Get Rid Of Impetigo

Medications used in impetigo treatment include:

• Erythromycin (Erygel)
• Mupirocin (Bactroban)
• Retapamulin (Altabax)

Lifestyle modifications such as hand washing may also help reduce the spread of impetigo.

Is Impetigo Contagious?

Impetigo can be highly contagious. Impetigo infections can spread through contact with impetigo crusting or lesions and possibly through nasal secretion exposure.

Can I Buy Impetigo Treatment Online?

Many cases of impetigo require a prescription for medications from a medical provider before full impetigo treatment can be achieved. Prescription impetigo medications are not available over the counter (OTC) in the United States and the first step to getting these types of impetigo medications is consulting a medical provider online. People who might need treatment for impetigo symptoms can use Push Health to connect with a medical provider who can prescribe impetigo treatment medications when appropriate to do so.

Impetigo - Side Effects

Impetigo prescription medications can cause side effects when used, including nausea, dizziness, rash, and other adverse reactions. As such, patients should discuss any concerns about their impetigo treatment regimen with a qualified medical provider before starting treatment for impetigo symptoms. People with a known allergy to impetigo treatments should avoid using that impetigo medication to help resolve their symptoms.

More Impetigo Information

• Impetigo - CDC