Impetigo Information and Treatment 

  Impetigo is a highly contagious skin infection which is more prevalent among children and babies than among adults. It is a superficial skin infection most often among children age 2-6 years. It is rare among people not in this age group. It is generally develops blisters or sores on the face and hands, is one of the most normal skin infections among kids. It is customarily caused by one of two bacteria: group A streptococcus or staphylococcus aureus. It is most common in children, specifically children in unhealthy living conditions. In adults, it may follow other skin disorders.

  Impetigo begins as a red sore which quickly ruptures, oozes for a few days and then forms a yellowish-brown crust that appears like honey or brown sugar. It first looks as a small scratch or itchy patch of eczema - skin inflammation - on resembling healthy skin. Bullous impetigo is a toxin-mediated erythroderma in that the epidermal layer of the skin muskegs resulting in large areas of skin loss.

  Impetigo is a tag which is part of several different infectious skin diseases. Problems are possible, so it's important that you cure impetigo promptly. It is usually called "school sores" because it affects children and is quite contagious. It can arise anywhere on the body but usually attacks uncovered areas. Anyone can catch impetigo. Though most cases are in children, adults can catch impetigo. It is most often in crowded settings, such as schools and nurseries.

  The presentation of impetigo can take on more than one type. Some authors advices that cariations are due to the staphylococcal strain involved and the relative activity of the exotoxin. Impetigo is sometimes severe, and minor infections can clear on their own in two to three weeks. A mild infection is typically cured with a prescription antibacterial cream such as mupirocin. Seldom your doctor can opt to treat minor cases of impetigo with only hygienic measures.