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What is impetigo?

Impetigo is a skin disorder caused by bacterial infection and characterized by crusting skin lesions.

What are the causes, incidence and risk factors associated with impetigo?

What are the symptoms associated with impetigo?

What are the treatment options for impetigo?

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Posts on impetigo (568)

white patch - Dermatology Community

- Nov 10, 2009

After suffering from a rash starting as impetigo and eventually turning into ringworm, I no...

antibiotic resistant chronic impetigo - Dermatology Community

- Sep 22, 2009

I have a frustrating skin infection problem and would like to know if anyone has advice on ...

Angular Cheilitis and Impetigo? - Dermatology Community

- Sep 11, 2009

I have had really dry cracked lips which I think has developed into impetigo (yellow puss f...

Swollen eyelids, weeping rashes in ear, arm, swollen lip - Allergy Community

- Sep 03, 2009

Any advice? A week ago - my right eyelid was swollen and itchy. And upper lip was slightly...

Impetigo, HSV, other? - Herpes Community

- Aug 21, 2009

I had protected sex with a woman (first time) two weeks ago. It was a bit vigorous. I showe...

How do I get rid of EYE CRUST AND NOSE CRUST - Eye Care Community

- Jul 03, 2009

I get this annoying crust around my eyes and nose. Nobody seems to know what it is or how t...

Impetigo desperation! - Dermatology Community

- Jun 09, 2009

Please help me. Since christmas last year I have had recurrent impetigo on my face. I don't...

After I had IMPETIGO, red marks formed where the Impetigo was. Are these red marks(pigment change) permanent? - Dermatology Community

- May 01, 2009

Dear Doctor, I had a bad case of impetigo and now that it has cleared up, my skin pigmen...

Impetigo, Constant Recurrence - Dermatology Community

- Feb 12, 2009

i have had impetigo twice in the last couple months. since probably November, but i didnt r...

Water Blisters or something on face, turn into red raw spots - Dermatology Community

- Feb 07, 2009

Hi, for the past couple of weeks I have been getting these blisters about half the size of ...

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Female, Vancouver - WA

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