Impetigo Service

Impetigo Adults and Children over 1 year.

Red sores or blisters -Crust, golden-brown patches where blisters have burst (looks like cornflakes stuck to
the skin) -Patches can get bigger and spread to other -Itchiness and blisters maybe painful

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Fast Assessment and Treatment for Impetigo (Skin Infection)

Concerned about a rapidly spreading, crusty patch of skin? It could be Impetigo, a common and highly contagious bacterial skin infection.
At Hornsey Pharmacy, you can access the NHS Pharmacy First Service for a swift consultation, advice, and treatment for Impetigo for both adults and children, without needing to see your GP first.
Stop the spread and start treatment today!

The Impetigo Pharmacy First Service Explained

Impetigo is one of the seven common conditions our expert pharmacists can treat, often using prescription-only medications, when clinically appropriate.

Who is eligible?

Adults and children aged 1 year and over with symptoms of suspected non-bullous impetigo.

What is Impetigo?

Impetigo is a bacterial infection that usually appears on the face, hands, and limbs. It is highly contagious but rarely serious.

Key Symptoms to Look For:

  • Starts as red sores or blisters.
  • The sores quickly burst and leave crusty, golden-brown patches (often described as looking like ‘stuck-on cornflakes’).
  • Commonly found around the nose and mouth
  • It may be itchy.

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