Superdrug's top pharmacist is warning the nation to be aware of impetigo, a highly contagious skin infection which is often ...

Mon, Jan 26, 2026 Superdrug's leading pharmacist is urging the public to recognise impetigo, a highly infectious skin ...

A top pharmacist is urging Britons to stay vigilant about a severely infectious condition that she said was frequently misdiagnosed. Consequently, patients may miss out on the swift treatment needed, ...

Impetigo often affects toddlers but it is easy to recognise and treat. It is caused by bacteria that live on the skin, entering the skin through a cut, graze, cold sore or even a patch of eczema.

Topical treatment of impetigo due to Staphylococcus aureus (methicillin-susceptible isolates only) or Streptococcus pyogenes in patients ≥9 months of age. Altabax contains retapamulin, a semisynthetic ...

In many countries in Africa, up to nine out of ten children suffer from a skin problem, and there are far too few local dermatologists. Artificial intelligence could help with diagnosis, but needs to ...

I just got a text message and photos from a young grandperson who had tender scabs on her face that developed in the last two days. She was understandably very concerned. She had seen a nurse in the ...