Impetigo

Impetigo is on the list of NHS Pharmacy First minor ailments that can be treated in community pharmacies.

NHS Information for Patients

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/impetigo

Impetigo is a skin infection that’s very contagious but not usually serious. Anyone can get it, but it’s more common in young children. With treatment, impetigo often gets better in a few days. If you are concerned then have a word with your pharmacist or dial NHS 111 or contact your doctors surgery.

Check if you have Impetigo

Impetigo starts with red sores or blisters, but the redness may be harder to see on brown and black skin.

The sores or blisters quickly burst and often leave crusty, golden-brown patches.

The patches can:

• look a bit like cornflakes stuck to your skin
• get bigger and spread to other parts of your body
• be itchy and are sometimes painful

Follow above link to the NHS information site if you think your child has Impetigo.

A pharmacist can help with impetigo

You can also speak to a pharmacist if you think you or your child have impetigo. They can provide the same treatment you would get from a GP, if you need it.

Pharmacy Treatment Protocols