{"id":3203,"date":"2023-09-12T16:28:41","date_gmt":"2023-09-12T14:28:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dermaclub.it\/uncategorized\/impetigo-focus\/"},"modified":"2026-04-01T15:06:27","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T13:06:27","slug":"impetigo-focus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dermaclub.it\/en\/dermatology-fact-sheets\/impetigo-focus\/","title":{"rendered":"Impetigo: focus"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Impetigo is a highly contagious skin infection that mostly affects children. It causes the formation of red, itchy blisters on the face, hands, limbs, and genital areas.<br \/>If the patient scratches the area, the serum-filled blisters will burst and will soon be replaced by yellow-brown scabs.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Indice<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/dermaclub.it\/en\/dermatology-fact-sheets\/impetigo-focus\/#Impetigo_what_is_it\" >Impetigo: what is it?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/dermaclub.it\/en\/dermatology-fact-sheets\/impetigo-focus\/#What_causes_impetigo_and_how_is_it_caught\" >What causes impetigo and how is it caught?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/dermaclub.it\/en\/dermatology-fact-sheets\/impetigo-focus\/#Symptoms\" >Symptoms<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/dermaclub.it\/en\/dermatology-fact-sheets\/impetigo-focus\/#Diagnosis\" >Diagnosis<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/dermaclub.it\/en\/dermatology-fact-sheets\/impetigo-focus\/#Care_and_Treatment_of_Impetigo\" >Care and Treatment of Impetigo<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/dermaclub.it\/en\/dermatology-fact-sheets\/impetigo-focus\/#Is_impetigo_contagious\" >Is impetigo contagious?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/dermaclub.it\/en\/dermatology-fact-sheets\/impetigo-focus\/#Preventing_impetigo_advice_from_dermatologists\" >Preventing impetigo: advice from dermatologists<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Impetigo_what_is_it\"><\/span>Impetigo: what is it?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"294\" data-end=\"680\">Impetigo is a <strong data-start=\"358\" data-end=\"382\">highly contagious<\/strong> superficial bacterial skin infection that mainly affects <strong data-start=\"413\" data-end=\"452\">pre-school and school-age children<\/strong>. In some cases, impetigo can be passed from a child to an adult, usually a close family member; the skin symptoms are the same: <strong data-start=\"471\" data-end=\"514\">areas of reddened skin<\/strong> where a discharge forms, leading to the development of <strong data-start=\"642\" data-end=\"679\">typical honey-coloured scabs<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<p data-start=\"682\" data-end=\"745\">Impetigo is classified into two main clinical forms:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong data-start=\"754\" data-end=\"804\">Non-bullous impetigo (or crusted impetigo)<\/strong>: this is the most common form and initially presents as <strong data-start=\"865\" data-end=\"882\">red patches<\/strong> that develop into <strong data-start=\"899\" data-end=\"944\">blisters filled with clear fluid or pus<\/strong>. These blisters burst quickly, leaving behind <strong data-start=\"1006\" data-end=\"1035\">honey-coloured scabs<\/strong> that stick to the skin. The lesions are mainly found around the <strong data-start=\"1117\" data-end=\"1147\">mouth, nose and hands<\/strong>.  <\/li>\n<li><strong data-start=\"1265\" data-end=\"1287\">Bullous impetigo<\/strong>: this less common form is characterised by the presence of l<strong data-start=\"1435\" data-end=\"1472\">arger blisters (flaccid blisters)<\/strong>, filled with a yellowish fluid, which do not burst immediately. It often affects <strong data-start=\"1507\" data-end=\"1540\"><strong data-start=\"1558\" data-end=\"1593\">newborns and very young children<\/strong><\/strong>, and can also affect the trunk, genital area and skin folds. Once they have burst, scabs form in this case too, but they are<strong data-start=\"1735\" data-end=\"1759\"> larger in size<\/strong>.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1762\" data-end=\"2012\">Both forms can cause itching, a burning sensation and a general feeling of discomfort.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1762\" data-end=\"2012\">Impetigo is particularly common during the <strong data-start=\"1931\" data-end=\"1946\">summer months<\/strong>, when heat and humidity encourage the growth of bacteria.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_causes_impetigo_and_how_is_it_caught\"><\/span><b>What causes impetigo and how is it caught?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]The <strong>Staphylococcus aureus<\/strong> and <em><strong><em>Streptococcus pyogenes<\/em><\/strong><\/em> bacteria cause impetigo. These bacteria are easily transmitted in shared living environments. For example, children in kindergarten or school are often in direct contact with dirty surfaces such as the floor, and then often touch each other during play which causes the transfer of the bacteria to others, thus causing the infection.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Symptoms\"><\/span><strong>Symptoms<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Symptoms of impetigo include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Red, serum-filled blisters<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Itching<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Inflammation of the skin<\/strong> around the nose, mouth and navel<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a result of itching and scratching, the blisters burst, exposing the skin to other bacterial infections that are potentially more dangerous than impetigo.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In some cases, <strong>untreated impetigo<\/strong> can develop into more serious conditions, such as <strong>Group A beta-haemolytic streptococcal infection (GABHS)<\/strong>, which can lead to kidney complications. This is a rare occurrence, in which the child urinates infrequently, has a headache and experiences fluid retention in the legs and face, which tend to swell. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Diagnosis\"><\/span><strong>Diagnosis<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]A <strong>dermatological examination<\/strong> is sufficient to diagnose impetigo, during which the typical lesions associated with the condition can easily be identified on the child\u2019s face or other parts of the body.<br \/>\nBlood tests are rarely necessary, though they may be useful if there is a secondary infection (a bacterial superinfection).[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Care_and_Treatment_of_Impetigo\"><\/span><b>Care and Treatment of Impetigo<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"143\" data-end=\"263\">Treatment for impetigo depends on how promptly it is diagnosed and the severity of the condition.<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"265\" data-end=\"1182\">\n<li data-start=\"265\" data-end=\"508\">\n<p data-start=\"267\" data-end=\"508\">In the early or localised stages, the infection can be treated effectively by applying <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mostskincare.com\/en\/shop\/all-the-categories\/dermasana\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dermasana<\/a> <strong>Aluminium Chloride<\/strong> to the lesions three times a day until they have completely dried out and the scabs have fallen off.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"510\" data-end=\"756\">\n<p data-start=\"512\" data-end=\"756\">The use of creams, including antibiotic creams, <strong>is not recommended<\/strong>: cream-based products tend to moisturise the skin, whereas the main aim of the treatment is to dry out the lesions in order to prevent the spread of bacteria.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"758\" data-end=\"986\">\n<p data-start=\"760\" data-end=\"986\"><strong>Washing or wetting the affected areas is also strongly discouraged<\/strong>. Keeping the skin dry helps to preserve the scabs, preventing them from softening and creating an environment that is unfavourable to bacterial growth. <\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"758\" data-end=\"986\">If it is necessary <strong>to clean the lesions<\/strong>, a Potassium Permanganate solution may be used for so-called \u2018dry washing\u2019, as explained in the article: <a href=\"https:\/\/dermaclub.it\/en\/topical-therapy\/potassium-permanganate-a-helping-hand-in-dermatology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Potassium permanganate: a helping hand in dermatology<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"988\" data-end=\"1182\">\n<p data-start=\"990\" data-end=\"1182\">In more extensive, weeping or recurrent cases, oral <strong>antibiotic<\/strong> treatment should be administered, whilst continuing to apply Dermasana to the lesions.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1387\">Finally, in community settings (nurseries, schools, family environments), <strong data-start=\"1268\" data-end=\"1324\">it is essential to treat all affected individuals<\/strong> at the same time, in order to prevent reinfection and interruptions to the course of treatment.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_impetigo_contagious\"><\/span><b>Is impetigo contagious?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"226\" data-end=\"695\">Yes, <strong data-start=\"230\" data-end=\"269\">impetigo is highly contagious<\/strong>, particularly among pre-school and school-age children. It is spread through <strong data-start=\"354\" data-end=\"405\">direct contact with infected skin lesions<\/strong> or indirectly via contaminated objects such as <strong data-start=\"460\" data-end=\"508\">towels, toys, surfaces or clothing<\/strong>. The risk of infection is particularly high in communal settings such as <strong data-start=\"587\" data-end=\"624\">schools, nurseries, gyms and swimming pools<\/strong>, where children share spaces and tend to touch one another frequently.  <\/p>\n<p data-start=\"697\" data-end=\"1041\">Generally, the ability to transmit the infection <strong data-start=\"919\" data-end=\"1014\">is significantly reduced 24\u201348 hours after the start of effective treatment<\/strong>, whether topical or systemic.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Preventing_impetigo_advice_from_dermatologists\"><\/span><b>Preventing impetigo: advice from<\/b> <b>dermatologists<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"357\" data-end=\"657\">Preventing impetigo means <strong data-start=\"390\" data-end=\"430\">stopping the infection from spreading <\/strong>and reducing the risk of recurrence, particularly in community settings frequented by children. Here are the key steps to follow: <\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"659\" data-end=\"2316\">\n<li data-start=\"659\" data-end=\"985\">\n<p data-start=\"661\" data-end=\"985\"><strong data-start=\"661\" data-end=\"710\">Keeping your child at home during the contagious period<\/strong><br data-start=\"710\" data-end=\"713\">It is important to keep your child at home during the first few days of treatment, avoiding contact with other children. They should only return to school or nursery when the doctor considers it appropriate, usually <strong data-start=\"929\" data-end=\"984\">48 hours after treatment begins<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"987\" data-end=\"1215\">\n<p data-start=\"989\" data-end=\"1215\"><strong data-start=\"989\" data-end=\"1033\">Avoid touching or scratching the lesions<\/strong><br data-start=\"1033\" data-end=\"1036\">Itching can lead to scratching, which can cause the <strong data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1104\">blisters to burst<\/strong>, allowing the infection to spread to other areas of the skin and increasing the risk of passing it on to others.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul data-start=\"659\" data-end=\"2316\">\n<li data-start=\"1822\" data-end=\"2019\">\n<p data-start=\"1824\" data-end=\"2019\"><strong data-start=\"1824\" data-end=\"1872\">Avoid sharing personal items<\/strong><br data-start=\"1872\" data-end=\"1875\">Towels, bed linen, clothes, brushes and toys should be kept to yourself to prevent indirect contamination.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2021\" data-end=\"2316\">\n<p data-start=\"2023\" data-end=\"2316\"><strong data-start=\"2023\" data-end=\"2066\">Can I go to the beach if I have impetigo?<\/strong><br data-start=\"2066\" data-end=\"2069\">No, during the active phase of the infection, it is not advisable to go to the beach or the swimming pool, both because of the risk of infecting others and because sand, sun and salt water can further irritate the skin and slow down the healing process.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>If you suspect impetigo, it is essential to consult your paediatrician or dermatologist. 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