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Impetigo (cont.)

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 margins of the rash are usually fairly sharp.
  • The rash is sometimes mildly painful and is commonly itchy.



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