10 Impetigo Symptoms
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Itching
Another typical sign of an impetigo infection is itching. Itchiness caused by impetigo is usually localized at the site of the infection and rarely occurs elsewhere on the body. Those dealing with impetigo should expect to experience mild to moderate itching. However, sometimes itching can become intense.1CDC. ‘Impetigo: All You Need to Know | CDC.’ CDC, 2021, www.cdc.gov/groupastrep/diseases-public/impetigo.html
When experiencing itching caused by impetigo, it's important to prevent scratching as this can cause the infection to spread and can even cause a more serious infection affecting the deeper layers of the skin, called cellulitis.2Kids Health. ‘Impetigo (for Parents) - Nemours KidsHealth.’ Kids Health, 2021, kidshealth.org/en/parents/impetigo.html
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