Journal of Clinical & Experimental Dermatology Research
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Impetigo

Impetigo is an extremely contagious skin infection that affects infants and kids. Disease appears as a red sores on the face, particularly around a child's nose and mouth. The sores burst and develop honey-colored crusts. Impetigo might clear on its own in 2 to 3 weeks, however antibiotics will shorten the course of the illness and facilitate forestall the unfold to others.

Impetigo is the most common diseases in Dermatology affect in children under 18 months old.