Impetigo
Impetigo infection - Remote consultation and treatment service
Those aged 1 year old and above can access advice and treatment for impetigo through the Pharmacy First Service.
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Pharmacy First - Impetigo advice and treatment service
Do you or your child have symptoms of a possible impetigo infection? Now those aged 1 year old and over can access Free NHS impetigo advice and treatment service through the Pharmacy First Service, without the need to see your GP. Book your appointment online.
As an NHS online pharmacy, we offer remote consultations and treatment service for impetigo through the Phamracy First Service to eligible patients.
*The pharmacist will check your suitability and eligibility for the Free NHS Pharmacy First Service. In some cases, a treatment may not be required for your symptoms. Also, if the pharmacist finds that your symptoms suggest a more serious infection or condition, they may refer you to your GP or another service for further assessment and treatment.
What is Impetigo?
What causes Impetigo?
Impetigo is caused by bacterial infection. The two main causative bacteria are group A Streptococcus and Staphylococcus aureus. When the skin barrier is broken, it is susceptible to impetigo infection.
It is recommended that you keep any cuts, scratches or insect bites to the skin clean by for example washing it with soap and warm water. Get treatment for any skin condition that can lead to broken skin, such as eczema. Speak with your doctor or pharmacist for further advice.
What are the main signs and symptoms of Impetigo?
- Near the mouth and nose areas
- On arms and legs
What are the available treatment options for Impetigo through the Pharmacy First Service?
Once you have a remote consultation with one of our pharmacists, if it is clinically appropriate and you meet the eligibility criteria, you will be offered a treatment to help with the recovery from the impetigo infection.
There are several treatments available that you might be offered. These include:
Hydrogen Peroxide Cream – Treatment of localised non-bullous impetigo.
Antibiotic Cream – Fusidic acid cream for the treatment of non-bullous impetigo.
Antibiotic Tablets/capsules/oral solution – For treatment of widespread non-bullous impetigo.