{"id":4291,"date":"2023-10-25T09:40:22","date_gmt":"2023-10-25T16:40:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kpthrivingfamilies.org\/pediatricsblog\/?p=4291"},"modified":"2023-12-15T11:39:29","modified_gmt":"2023-12-15T19:39:29","slug":"impetigo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kpthrivingfamilies.org\/pediatricsblog\/impetigo\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Treat Icky Impetigo"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you are seeing crusty sores around your child\u2019s nose or mouth, they probably have \u201cimpetigo,\u201d and you may be wondering how to treat it. Many parents will tell me their child has \u201cinfantigo\u201d \u2013 which isn\u2019t a bad name for this skin infection commonly found in young kids! <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This skin infection can begin anytime there is a break in the skin like a cut, bug bite, or a raw area from blowing the nose frequently. Kids with eczema<\/a> are more prone to getting impetigo. The infection can spread to new locations by scratching or\/and to another person through close contact with the rash.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

There are two main types of impetigo:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Crusting impetigo<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n

Starts with small blisters that break open, ooze, and cause red areas with a yellowish scab or a honey-colored crust. These can occur anywhere but often occur around the mouth or nose. It is contagious and easily spread. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Bullous impetigo<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n

Forms large blisters (bullae) that pop and leave red sores behind. This form is much less common.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How to treat impetigo<\/h2>\n