Pediatricians help in the treatment of impetigo in children. Impetigo is the most common skin infection in children. Very contagious, there are two main forms: crusted impetigo, characterized by pustules and the formation of yellowish scabs, and bullous impetigo, which manifests as larger bubbles, which can lead to significant erosions. This skin disease is common in children between 2 and 5 years old. The crusty impetigo Also called non-bullous impetigo, it is the most common form, around 70% of cases, which mainly affects children under 10 years old. At first, there is a rash made up of small vesicles or translucent bubbles, sometimes surrounded by a reddish area. These small lesions burst and ooze after a few hours, dry up and then form a yellowish crust that covers a small red erosion. These lesions are rarely painful but can sometimes be itchy. This infection is superficial and, therefore, does not cause a fever. It is very contagious. It causes small epidemics in nurseries and schools, mainly during the summer, probably due to the wearing of short-sleeved shirts or shorts, which promote contact of the skin with other people and small lesions—trauma of the exposed parts. The bullous impetigo Bullous impetigo can also occur on healthy skin and accounts for 30% of cases of impetigo. It more frequently affects newborns and infants. The initial lesion is a larger bubble, measuring 1 to more than 2 cm. The lesions multiply, and after 2 to 3 days, they burst and form significant erosions of rapid extension. As a general rule, there is neither fever nor pain, but it is advisable to consult without delay to avoid an excessive extension and the risk of superinfection. Bullous impetigo is rife in small epidemics in maternity wards, and nurseries and the germ are often transmitted through the hands of nursing staff. Impetigo affects a lot of young children, and it's best treated through the use of antibiotics and antiseptics. You may need to consult your pediatrician when your child is infected with impetigo. Contact Gastonia Pediatric Associates, your Gastonia area pediatricians, offers top-quality pediatric care.
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