Impetigo Pictures
Impetigo is a skin infection that causes a formation of small blisters containing pus (pustules).
Impetigo most commonly affects children, especially if the cleanliness of his body is less and can appear at any body part, but most often found on the face, arms and legs.
In adults, impetigo may occur after other skin diseases. Impetigo can occur also after an upper respiratory tract infection (e.g. flu or other viral infections). The most frequent cause of impetigo is Staphylococcus or Streptococcus bacteria.
Impetigo can occur after an injury or a condition that causes tears in the skin (e.g. fungal infections, burns due to sun or insect bites).
This skin disease can also attack normal skin, especially in the limbs of children.
This disease usually begins as an open wound that causes itchy, and then form a blisters, blisters fill it out and then dry up and eventually form a scab.
Impetigo is a contagious disease, transmitted through the fluid coming from that blisters.
The amount of blisters varies, ranging from pea-sized to large-sized ring. The blisters contains yellowish fluids accompanied by intense itching.
It can make lymph nodes around the infected area become swollen.
Treatment for mild infections can be given an antibiotic ointment (such as erythromycin or dicloxacillin). Antibiotic tablets can accelerate healing.
To remove the scab, the skin should be washed with antibacterial soap several times per day.
Impetigo can be prevented by maintaining cleanliness and health agencies.
Minor scratches or abrasions should be washed thoroughly with soap and water, if necessary, basting with anti-bacterial substance.
To prevent transmission can be by avoiding contact with fluid from blisters on the skin, avoiding sharing towels, razors or clothing with the patient and also always wash your hands after handling the skin lesions.