Question 1

what does impetigo look like?

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IMPETIGO: Are skin infection with crusting or vesicles and pustules caused by staph or strep sometimes with ulcerations and bullae formation.

Question 2

what are the types of impetigo, and what are impetigo symptoms and signs? what does impetigo look like?

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Sore or crust: An open sore, especially in a child, or one with a heaped up yellow crust, is nusually impetigo.

Question 3

what does impetigo look like when it is healing?

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Honey comb, crusted: Usually honey combed, crusted lesions, typicaly under the nose, can be anywhere.

Question 4

what does impetigo usually look like?

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See below: Honey-colored crusts superimposed on red patches.

Question 5

what does skin look like when impetigo is healing?

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Impetigo: You may see a brownish discoloration of the skin, which may be a little elevated in the beginning (papule) and gradually fades away leaving a darker spot which also gets lighter eventually.

Question 6

what do impetigo blisters look like, and how can i tell the difference between impetigo and a regular rash?

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Circular. Oozing: They are circular ooozing honey crusted lesions. A rah can be red and scaly but not in early stages oozy and sticky. A regular rash that is chronic can become secondarily infected. For photo of impetigo go to aad.Org.

Question 7

what does the early stage of impetigo contagious look like? i have a small pinkish red spot that was itchy but not weepy or fluid filled.

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Impetigo: Impetigo is an infected skin sore, from whatever cause. It can start with and insect bite, scratch, or any break in the skin. Bacteria get in and cause the skin infection. It will become weepy and develop yellow crusts. An abscess can cause a hard or fluid filled swelling in the skin with redness around it. For any of these, see your doctor.

Question 8

do symptoms like impetigo go away quickly?

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If treated: Impetigo is from the bacteria called staph or strep.  Has a honey crusted granule look.  You may initially try over the counter neosporin.  If not helping an antibiotic may be needed.

Question 9

based on what i've researched it looks like i have impetigo. is there anything over-the-counter that i can treat it with?

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Unlikely: For antibiotic therapy, the chosen agent must provide coverage against both Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes. The prevalence of methicillin-resistant S aureus (MRSA) and macrolide-resistant Streptococcus has changed empiric treatment options for impetigo, and relying upon OTC meds is not appropriate, with risks that can be life-threatening. Good luck.

Question 10

is this impetigo or something else like excema if itchy pink rash on toes?

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Doubt impetigo: Impetigo is a superficial skin infection that usually has a 'honey-colored' crust, commonly overlying irritated reddish skin. What you are describing could be eczema, but that commonly appears on the arms and legs. Tinea pedis (or athlete's foot) could fit your description as could a contact dermatitis. You could try treating it with an anti-fungal product, but see your doctor if persists.

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