10 Causes of Skin Rashes
Cause #9: Impetigo
Another common cause of skin rash is impetigo. It is a highly contagious skin infection commonly noticeable in infants and children. Impetigo appears as red sores on the child’s face. These sores are usually present around the mouth and nose, as well as on the hands and feet. These sores burst and develop crusts, after oozing for a few days. Itching and soreness are generally mild.
In certain cases, larger blisters may develop, affecting the trunk of infants and children. This form of impetigo is otherwise known as bullous impetigo. Ecthyma, is another and more serious form of impetigo, which is characterized by painful and fluid-filled sores, as well as pus-filled sores. These sores turn eventually into deep ulcers as deeper skin layers are affected. Treatment consists of antibiotics.
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