Impetigo: Parent Information
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http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/infections/skin/impetigo.html 
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Description
This document provides information about impetigo, a contagious skin infection that usually produces blisters or sores on the face and hands, is one of the most common skin infections among kids. The document discusses impetigo signs and symptoms, contagiousness, treatment, and prevention. The document, geared toward parents, also discusses when to call a child's doctor.