This image displays intact blisters and crusted erosions showing the spectrum of skin lesions typical of impetigo. This image displays a small pus-filled lesion that is developing a crust. This image displays a lesion with a varnish-like crust typical of impetigo. Impetigo can cause many scattered, red, and crusted skin lesions, as seen here. Impetigo is a superficial skin infection caused by staph or strep bacteria. The crusting on the surface of the skin seen on the upper left lip is typical of impetigo.
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Impetigo, Unclassified  A parent's guide to condition and treatment information

Picture of Impetigo, Unclassified: This image displays intact blisters and crusted erosions showing the spectrum of skin lesions typical of impetigo. Divider line
This image displays intact blisters and crusted erosions showing the spectrum of skin lesions typical of impetigo.
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Treatments Your Provider May Prescribe
In addition to measures for mild impetigo already mentioned, the doctor may prescribe:
  • Topical antibiotics (usually mupirocin)
  • Oral antibiotics (cephalosporins, amoxicillin, cloxacillin, dicloxacillin, erythromycin, or clindamycin)
If your child's doctor prescribes antibiotics, be sure the child takes the full course.


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