Impetigo often affects toddlers but it is easy to recognise and treat. It is caused by bacteria that live on the skin, entering the skin through a cut, graze, cold sore or even a patch of eczema.

Impetigo is a superficial skin infection with either Streptococcus pyogenes or Staphlococcus aureus strains, or both (a "twofer"). These Strep bacterial strains are not the same as "Strep throat" ones ...

Discovering a rash around your child’s mouth can trigger immediate concern for many parents. Though these unsettling red patches are frequently attributed to food allergies, the reality is much more ...