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GlossaryImpetigo

highly contagious bacterial skin infection causing red sores and crusts

Impetigo is a highly contagious bacterial skin infection that primarily affects young children. It is characterized by red sores that quickly rupture, ooze for a few days, and then form a yellowish-brown crust. The infection is usually caused by Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus pyogenes bacteria and can spread through close contact or by sharing items like towels or toys. Treatment typically involves topical or oral antibiotics to clear the infection and prevent its spread.

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research Efficacy and Safety of Ozenoxacin 1% Cream for Topical Treatment of Impetigo in Children and Adults

August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Ozenoxacin 1% cream is an effective and safe treatment for impetigo in children and adults.

research Bullous Impetigo and Pregnancy: Case Report and Review of Blistering Conditions in Pregnancy

January 2016 in “Dermatology Online Journal”

Pregnant women with blisters should be checked for bullous impetigo.

research Bockhart’s Impetigo: Complication of Waterbed Use

15 citations, October 1999 in “International Journal of Dermatology”

Sleeping on a waterbed caused a skin infection, which cleared up with clindamycin gel.

research Skin Diseases Associated With Atopic Dermatitis

43 citations, June 2018 in “Clinics in dermatology”

People with atopic dermatitis are more likely to develop other skin conditions due to shared genetics and immune pathways.

research Pregnancy and the Skin

36 citations, April 1990 in “Dermatologic Clinics”

Most pregnant women experience skin changes like darkening and stretch marks, and some may have skin conditions that usually get better after giving birth.

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