What is the best treatment for impetigo?

Impetigo is an acute, highly contagious gram-positive bacterial infection of the superficial layers of the epidermis. Skin lesions such as cuts, abrasions, and chickenpox can also become secondarily infected (impetiginized) with the same pathogens that produce classic impetigo. read more

BULLOUS IMPETIGO - Bullous impetigo is caused by the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus, which is capable of producing toxins that cause the separation of the epidermis (superficial layer of the skin), favoring the appearance of blisters. read more

Impetigo is a highly contagious, superficial skin infection that most commonly affects children two to five years of age. The two types of impetigo are nonbullous impetigo (i.e., impetigo contagiosa) and bullous impetigo. The diagnosis usually is made clinically, but rarely a culture may be useful. read more