Wellbeing

School Sores

Signs and symptoms of impetigo (school sores)

• The sores can be anywhere on the body, but are often on the face near the mouth and nose, or on the arms and legs.
• Impetigo may start with a blister or a group of blisters.
• The blister bursts leaving a patch of red, wet, weepy skin.
• The sore usually becomes coated with a tan or yellowish crust, making it look like it has been covered with honey.
• There can be small spots around the first sores, spreading outwards.
• There is often superficial peeling on the edge of the sore.
• Impetigo is usually itchy.

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