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IMPETIGO SKIN INFECTION TREATMENT

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IMPETIGO SKIN INFECTION TREATMENT

Get prescription-strength impetigo treatment and lose the infection

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Clinical review within 2–24 hrs

How it works

Complete online consultation

Tell us your health history, select pick up in store or delivery, make payment. Takes 5–10 minutes.

Clinical assessment

We’ll review everything within 24 hours and prescribe treatment if appropriate. We’ll message or call you if we have any follow-up questions.

Pick up in store or deliver to your door

We provide simple instructions on how to take your impetigo treatment and how to avoid passing on the infection on to others.

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New to online consultations?

Just like your local GP, we’re here to support you with expert, confidential advice and treatment but without the travel and waiting time. You can reach us whether you’re relaxing at home or hard at work. With pick up in store or free standard delivery, you’ll get fast access to the impetigo treatment you need, if suitable for you.

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Impetigo — get treatment to clear it quickly

Impetigo is a highly contagious skin infection that is common in children although adults can also catch it. Blisters or weeping sores appear around the face or hands and then crust over with yellowish scabs. The sores might be painful or itchy.

Although impetigo is unpleasant and very contagious, it’s not a serious condition and can improve on its own over time. With treatment, impetigo can be cleared up more quickly.

We’ll need to see three photos of your skin and check that treatment is suitable for you.

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We offer topical antibiotics to treat impetigo infections

Click here to see the medicines we prescribe

Get the facts about impetigo from Tim, Pharmacist Independent Prescriber

Learn more about impetigo

What’s causing the sores?

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Approved By:
Dr Christina Hennessey
Dr Christina Hennessey
GMC no. 3683158

Dr Christina Hennessey is Chief Medical Officer and Clinical Lead for Women’s Health. She has a wealth of experience across a variety of roles from GP partner to clinical director.

Last reviewed on: 17/04/2023