Skin reactions can be alarming, especially when they appear suddenly. Many people struggle to tell the difference between ...

In impetigo, the typical mature lesion appears as a well-defined yellow-crusted plaque (see Figure 1). Folliculitis presents as follicular pustules. Furuncles are tender red nodules located on ...

For example, a topical antibiotic like Bactroban (mupirocin) may be considered to treat mild cases of impetigo and folliculitis. Likewise, an oral antibiotic, such as cephalexin, may be used to treat ...

Symptoms of folliculitis include: Clusters of small bumps or pimples ... Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. About impetigo. Sepsis Alliance. Fungal infections. Centers for Disease Control and ...

Impetigo is a skin infection caused by a bacterium; the staphylococcus as in your son's case or the streptococcus are the main culprits. It usually starts as small blisters, anywhere on the body ...

This can lead to an infection. Different infections can develop following a bug bite. Impetigo is a skin infection. It’s most common in infants and children, but adults can get it too.

Generalized pustular psoriasis is a very rare and extreme form of psoriasis. It’s characterized by reoccurring flare-ups that cause pus-filled bumps and red or discolored skin over a large part ...

Fever and malaise are often present. The differential diagnosis includes varicella, zoster and impetigo. Complications include viremia, secondary bacterial superinfection and keratoconjunctivitis.

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