Impetigo
At Puri Pharmacy, we provide quick and effective treatment for impetigo under the NHS Pharmacy First service. If you or your child has developed impetigo, a common skin infection, you don’t need to wait for a GP appointment. Our trained pharmacists can assess your symptoms and provide NHS-funded treatment if eligible.
Our Pharmacy First impetigo treatment is available at our Southall and Hillingdon branches, ensuring that local patients receive timely care and effective treatment.
What is Impetigo?
Impetigo is a highly contagious bacterial skin infection that causes red sores, blisters, and crusty patches. It is most common in children but can also affect adults. The infection spreads through direct contact and is often seen around the nose, mouth, hands, and arms.
Symptoms of impetigo include:
- Red sores or blisters that burst and form a golden-yellow crust.
- Itchy or uncomfortable patches on the skin.
- Rapid spreading of sores to other areas.
If you suspect impetigo, visit Puri Pharmacy in Southall or Hillingdon. Our pharmacists can assess your condition and offer the appropriate treatment.
There are two types of
Impetigo
Non-bullous impetigo
This infection commonly occurs, and it becomes evident when you notice the rash 4 to 10 days after bacterial infection. Typically, it appears on the nose and around the mouth, although it can manifest on any skin area. Impetigo begins small; however, due to its contagious nature, touching can transmit it, leading to its spread throughout the body.
In the initial stages, small fluid-filled blisters develop on the skin, eventually bursting and leaving behind red sores and scabby patches. Moist, golden crusts adhere to the skin. Additionally, you might observe redness under each patch. If there is no crust, the affected area will be red and inflamed.
Bullous impetigo
This usually looks like large blisters on the skin, affecting all parts of the body.
Furthermore, the skin on the top of these blisters can peel off, leaving large red raw areas underneath, which can be painful and uncomfortable.
Impetigo treatment in Southall and Hillingdon
Under the NHS Pharmacy First service, our trained pharmacists can:
- Assess your symptoms and confirm if the condition is impetigo.
- If you meet the eligibility criteria, provide NHS-funded treatment (such as antibiotic creams).
- Offer expert advice on managing the infection and preventing it from spreading.
- Refer you to a GP if the infection is severe or requires additional treatment.
Who is Eligible for Pharmacy First Impetigo Treatment?
To receive NHS-funded treatment, you must:
- Be 1 year or older (as per NHS guidelines).
- Have mild to moderate impetigo that does not require further medical intervention.
- Meet the NHS criteria for treatment under the Pharmacy First service.
If you are not eligible for NHS-funded treatment, our pharmacists can still provide private consultations and treatment options or Refer you to a GP
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