Impetigo

Impetigo is a bacterial infection of your child's skin. It starts as a red area that may form blisters or a crust the color of honey. The infection occurs most around the mouth, nose, cuts, scratches and insect bites. Impetigo can be easily passed to other people (contagious).

For a case of impetigo, call your health care provider. Your child will need to be seen to see if an antibiotic treatment is needed.