Impetigo is an unsightly infection that typically erupts on delicate parts of the face such as the nose or mouth. It is caused by staphylococcus or streptococcus bacteria, well-known for causing other conditions such as urinary tract infections and strep throat. These germs live on your skin and are usually benign unless they become overgrown …

Impetigo is a skin infection that has two forms. Non-bullous impetigo occurs on the face, head or arms. Bullous Impetigo affects the torso, arms or legs. Neither form is life threatening. In most cases Impetigo will clear up within two to three weeks without medical treatment. The symptoms usually appear in 4 to 10 days …