Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. I understand your concern. Impetigo is a highly contagious skin condition. It usually occurs on the face, neck, and hands of young children and infants. It is a bacterial infection caused by two bacteria — streptococcus pyogenes and staphylococcus aureus. There are several different types: 1. Impetigo contagiosa (also called nonbullous impetigo) - most common type in children, highly contagious. This type of impetigo usually begins with red sores around the nose and mouth. 2. Bullous impetigo - most common in children below 2 years. Blisters usually appear first on the torso, arms and legs. 3. Ecythma - most serious form of impetigo. It affects the second layer (layer beneath) of the skin. Blisters tend to be painful and may turn into ulcers, or open sores. Swollen lymph nodes and scars may also occur. Treatment for impetigo depends on the severity of the symptoms as well as the type of bacteria causing the impetigo. In mild cases of impetigo, simple hygiene methods would help the skin heal and prevents impetigo from spreading. Inn case infection is severe, topical antibiotics and oral antibiotics needs to be administered. Hope the information provided would be helpful. All the best.