IMPETIGO SYMPTOMS
Non-bullous Impetigo (Impetigo Contagiosa)
Red sores appear, generally around the mouth and nose. The sores soon burst and ooze either fluid or pus, leaving thick, yellowish-brownish golden crusts. As the crusts dry they leave a red mark which usually heals without any scarring.
Although the sores are not painful they may itch a great deal. It is important not to touch or scratch them, so that the infection does not spread to other parts of the body and other people.
In rare cases symptoms may be more severe and the patient may have a fever and swollen glands.
Bullous Impetigo
This type mainly affects babies and children under the age of two.
Fluid-filled blisters appear, generally on the trunk, legs and arms. The skin around the blister is generally red and itchy, but not sore. They often spread rapidly and eventually burst, leaving a yellow crust. The crust eventually heals with no scarring.
Although the blisters are not painful they may itch a lot. Patients must try not to touch or scratch them.
