Possible treatments following consultation
You can view factual treatment options and prices for Impetigo below without an account. No medicine is guaranteed: a prescriber will assess your answers and decide with you what is safe and suitable.
Impetigo is a common and contagious bacterial skin infection that causes red sores or blisters, often around the nose and mouth, which can crust over. It is more common in children. GetMyMeds offers treatments, reviewed by our clinicians, to help.
How It Works
- Complete an online consultation. Describe the rash, where it is and how long it has been present.
- A clinician reviews your suitability. Our prescribers confirm that an impetigo treatment is appropriate for you.
- Discreet delivery. Your treatment is delivered in plain packaging.
Who Is It For
Treatment is suitable for people with localised impetigo, where a topical preparation may be applied directly to the affected skin. More widespread or severe infection may need a different approach, so our clinical team will assess your situation. As impetigo spreads easily, good hygiene and prompt treatment help prevent it passing to others.
FAQ
Is impetigo contagious? Yes. Impetigo spreads through contact with the sores or contaminated items such as towels. Washing hands, not sharing towels and keeping sores covered help limit spread.
When can children return to school? Children are usually advised to stay away from school or nursery until the sores have healed, dried or crusted over, or until they have had appropriate treatment. Follow current guidance from your clinician.
When should I seek further advice? If the infection spreads, does not improve, recurs, or the person feels generally unwell, seek further medical advice.