Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

What are school sores and how do you get rid of them?

Impetigo, or "school sores", is a contagious infection of the very top layer of skin. It's most common in children aged two to six, and ends up spreading from child to child in schools and daycare centres, but can affect ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

How to prevent spread of the skin infection impetigo

(HealthDay)—Impetigo is a contagious skin infection that's preventable and can be treated with antibiotics, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says.