Contagious impetigo - it is a very contagious skin disease, the characteristic symptom of which is a yellow-honey scab on the skin. Impetigo is usually mild and lasts several days, although if left untreated, it can last for several weeks. What are the causes of the disease and what treatment can help you get rid of impetigo?

Contagious impetigo( impetigo ) is most often caused by Staphylococcus aureus, group B streptococcus or a mixed infection of both bacteria. Bacteria attack the surface of the skin - especially around the neck, face, mouth and nose area, and around the fingernails. Lesions may appear in several places at the same time. Often impetigo appears in places where the skin has been mechanically damaged or scratched, e.g. at the site of an insect or insect bite (louse, bedbug).

Contagious impetigo - what does it look like?

The symptoms of impetigo contagiousare very characteristic. The skin first develops eruptions likeblistersthat are filled with pus. The surface of these blisters slackens and breaks quite quickly. The pus coming out of the bladder dries up into the honey-yellow scabs characteristic of impetigo.

There are the following types of contagious impetigo:

  • follicular impetigo - with this type of impetigo there is no enlargement of the lymph nodes. Follicular impetigo is characterized by rapid formation of small and large blisters that have a flaccid surface
  • folliculitis - (aka staphylococcal impetigo of the hair follicle) covering a large area of ​​the skin
  • niesztowica - deep skin ulceration is accompanied by enlarged local lymph nodes.

Contagious impetigo is most common in people who live in a group. Children who go to nurseries and kindergartens, people often staying in groups, and sportsmen practicing contact disciplines (wrestling, boxing) are easily infected with impetigo.

contagious impetigo - treatment

The contagious impetigo is treated topically with ointments (or sprays) with antibiotics. When impetigo has spread over a large area of ​​the skin, treatment with an oral antibiotic is sometimes required. Topical flucyid or mupirocin ointment.

impetigo contagious -reasons

Contagious impetigo can occur as a complication of other skin diseases, such as head lice, scabies, chicken pox, or contact dermatitis.

The development of impetigo is favored by:

  • warm, humid environment
  • tropical or subtropical climate
  • summer or autumn
  • minor injuries
  • insect and insect bites
  • poor personal hygiene
  • impetigo spreading in the family
  • general poor he alth.
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Dermatology