Impetigo is a skin condition that can appear anywhere on the body. It is most commonly seen in infants and children and it occurs more often in late summer and early fall. It may be a complication of insect bites, scrapes, scratches or other skin inflammations. It can be spread through direct contact with other infected persons or it may develop from upper respiratory infections. Untreated impetigo is contagious until the lesions or blisters are healed.

Symptoms include:

• Clear, fluid filled blisters surrounded by areas of redness
• Honey-colored crusted lesions (ruptured blisters that have dried and formed a crust)
• Itching

Treatment:

Contact your child’s health care provider. Prescription antibiotics may be needed.