Bullous Impetigo is a skin condition that usually occurs in the newborn. It is caused by bacterial infection of Staphylococcus aureus. The bacteria toxin causes bullae (blister with diameter more than 5mm). Prevention methods include appropriate hygiene, wound cleaning, and nail cutting to minimize scratching, and avoid close contact and sharing towels with potentially infected individuals. Antibiotic creams such as neosporin, fusidic acid, chloramphenicol and mupirocin ointments can be used for mild cases. Oral cephalexin can be used for more severe cases. Antibiotic treatment typically last 7–10 days.
How is Bullous impetigo treated in practice?