Impetigo
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Red papules and plaques that form superficial vesicles leading to a characteristic “honey colored” or “golden” crust. The lesions are often asymptomatic, but may be pruritic.
Diagnosis
Clinical suspicion. Bacterial culture can be helpful
Pathology
Superficial infection of the skin with Strep. Pyogenes or Staph. aureus. Often occurs after minor skin trauma.
Principles of Therapy
Topical mupirocin or systemic antibiotics (dicloxacillin, cephalexin, erythromycin).
Category: Dermatology Notes
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