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Impetigo was originally described and differentiated by the English dermatologist William Tilbury Fox around 1864. [28] The word impetigo is the generic Latin word for 'skin eruption', and it stems from the verb impetere 'to attack' (as in impetus). [29]
Bullous impetigo is a bacterial skin infection caused by Staphylococcus aureus that results in the formation of large blisters called bullae, usually in areas with skin folds like the armpit, groin, between the fingers or toes, beneath the breast, and between the buttocks.
[15] [16] While only a small number of skin diseases account for most visits to the physician, thousands of skin conditions have been described. [14] Classification of these conditions often presents many nosological challenges, since underlying etiologies and pathogenetics are often not known.
Impetigo is a highly contagious bacterial skin infection commonly seen in children. [17] It is caused by Staphylococcus aureus, and Streptococcus pyogenes. [18] Erysipelas is an acute streptococcus bacterial infection [19] of the deeper skin layers that spreads via with lymphatic system.
Pyoderma means any skin disease that is pyogenic (has pus). These include superficial bacterial infections such as impetigo, impetigo contagiosa, ecthyma, folliculitis, Bockhart's impetigo, furuncle, carbuncle, tropical ulcer, etc. [1] [2] Autoimmune conditions include pyoderma gangrenosum.
[3] [4] While only a small number of skin diseases account for most visits to the physician, thousands of skin conditions have been described. [5] Classification of these conditions often presents many nosological challenges, since underlying causes and pathogenetics are often not known.
The term "cheilocandidiasis" describes exfoliative (flaking) lesions of the lips and the skin around the lips, and is caused by a superficial candidal infection due to chronic lip licking. [26] Impetigo (caused by Streptococcus pyogenes and/or Staphylococcus aureus), can manifest as an exfoliative cheilitis-like appearance. [26]
Impetigo herpetiformis is a form of severe pustular psoriasis occurring in pregnancy [1] [2] which may occur during any trimester. [3] [4] Signs and symptoms.