Impetigo Symptoms

Impetigo shows up as a rash that may occur anywhere on the body and commonly affects the face and other exposed areas of the body.

• The rash may be blisterlike, reddish, have a "honey" colored crust, or very commonly will have a combination of all 3. Click on these links to see examples: Impetigo rash with blisters; Impetigo rash; Impetigo rash, red; Impetigo rash with crust.

• The margins of the rash are usually fairly sharp.

• The rash is sometimes mildly painful and is commonly itchy.