Homeopathic medicine for impetigo

Impetigo often begins as small blisters, pustules, or red sores that break and form yellow-brown crusts. It commonly affects the face and exposed skin, but can occur elsewhere. Scratching can move bacteria to nearby skin, while shared towels, bedding, and close contact can pass infection to another person.

Homeopathic products have not been shown to clear the bacteria responsible for impetigo. Delaying effective care can allow lesions to enlarge or spread, and a child may need to stay away from close-contact activities until a clinician advises that it is appropriate to return.

Arrange a clinician’s assessment if impetigo is suspected. Keep sores clean and covered when practical, wash hands after touching the area, avoid picking, and do not share towels, clothing, or cosmetics. Wash used fabrics regularly and keep fingernails short.

Treatment may involve [Topical Antibiotic Therapy](/treatments/medical-dermatology/topical-antibiotic-therapy/) for limited disease or [Antibiotics For Skin Infection](/treatments/medical-dermatology/antibiotic-therapy-for-skin-infection/) when infection is more extensive or topical care is unsuitable. Eczema can make skin easier to infect; see [Atopic Dermatitis](/conditions/atopic-dermatitis/) for background.

Seek prompt review when sores are spreading, painful, numerous, near the eyes, or accompanied by fever or marked swelling. Urgent assessment is sensible if the person seems very unwell, has difficulty drinking, or redness is rapidly extending.

Ask whether the crusted sores fit impetigo, which treatment is suitable, how long to keep lesions covered, and when school, nursery, sport, or work can safely resume.