Impetigo Articles

Symptoms, causes and treatment for impetigo
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Can you get impetigo from kissing someone with a beard?

Dating someone with a beard? Our dermatologist advisor, Dr. Alison Gruen, shares skincare tips to help you avoid impetigo blisters, beard burn, rashes and more.

| By Jacqueline Raposo
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How to get rid of impetigo fast!

Impetigo blisters are uncomfortable and incredibly contagious. Here, our health experts share how to heal them ASAP with prescription treatment.

| By Elizabeth Morrill, RN

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