Impetigo Pictures
What does impetigo look like?

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If your baby has redness and blisters around the nose and mouth with wet yellow crusts it is likely he or she has an impetigo rash or school sores.

On this page we collected some photos for you of the different types of impetigo. The sooner impetigo is diagnosed the better so you can take appropriate measures to avoid spreading of this contagious infection.

Impetigo Pictures of Non Bullous Impetigo.

Have a look at these impetigo photos of non bullous impetigo also known as impetigo contagiosa or infantigo.

Non bullous impetigo can affect people of all ages but is mostly seen in young children between 2 and 5. It is easily spread to other body parts through scratching the infected area but also between children in day centers.

Pictures of Bullous Impetigo.

The following images are from Dermatlas.com. Photos of bullous impetigo that are caused by a staphylococcal infection. The Staphylococcus Aureus bacteria produces a toxin that separates the top and lower layer of the skin.

This causes large blisters known as bullea to appear on the skin. When these bullea break and scab over they will form the so typical honey colored crust you can see when you click on the thumbnails of these photos.

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Dermatlas: papular urticaria/impetigo, bullous

The first reaction of most parents when their child all of a sudden develops a rash is to have a look online to find answers and reassurance.

Impetigo photo

Though you should be careful because impetigo can easily be confused with the following skin conditions:

Atopic dermatitis or eczema
Candidiasis
Contact dermatitis
Herpes simplex virus
Scabies

Visit your doctor and let him make the diagnose and decide on the correct treatment for your baby. Using the wrong medication will only make things worse.

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