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Sores or blisters on the face that mainly affect infants and children

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  • descriptionTreatment plan in under 1 hour
  • account_circleFor ages 6 - 75
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WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW

What is impetigo?

Impetigo is a contagious skin condition that usually affects children. It produces sores or blisters that burst and leave crusty, golden-brown patches. These can be itchy and sometimes painful. The area may look brown, purple, gray, or skin-colored in darker skin tones. In lighter skin tones, the affected area will be red. It can spread easily through close contact, especially between people who live together or are in close contact. It is most common during warm and humid weather.

Common symptoms

Symptoms may include:

  • Sores or blisters that may be itchy
  • In darker skin tones, the area may look brown, purple, gray, or skin-colored. In lighter skin tones, the affected area will be red.
  • Fluid-filled lesions, often with a clear or yellowish fluid inside
  • Honey-colored crust if blisters rupture or are scratched
  • Itching and discomfort
  • Swelling and lymph node enlargement, in some cases
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Common treatments

Your provider will design a treatment plan tailored just for you. They may recommend the following, as medically appropriate:

  • Mupirocin
  • Cephalexin
  • Over-the-counter medications
  • Guided self-care
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How it works

How it works

We make getting care quick and easy so you can get back to what matters most.
1. Find your treatment
Choose the care option that best suits your current needs.
2. Select your visit type
Share relevant health information with a board-certified provider via online interview. Learn more.
3. Get a diagnosis and care plan
A provider will give you a diagnosis and treatment plan. If we can't treat you virtually, we'll help find the best in-person care options for you.
4. Begin your care
If our medical team determines a prescription is medically appropriate, choose your pharmacy and pick up your medication.

Message your provider with any follow-up medical questions after receiving your treatment plan.