Kinds of Impetigo and their Individual Symptoms

Impetigo is also classified into two major types, namely the (a) bullous impetigo and (b) non-bullous impetigo. The onset of these conditions is distinguished by the emergence of distinct symptoms.

Bullous Impetigo

Staph or staphylococcus bacteria are responsible for the progression of bullous impetigo. These bacteria types are capable of releasing certain toxin that results to a rupture between the upper and lower skin layers. The upper layer is referred to as the epidermis. When these two layers shatter, blisters (bulla) will start to develop. Blisters can be visible anywhere in the skin. The most common affected spots are the buttocks. These blisters can easily break due to frailty. When this happens, a red, raw, ragged-edge skin subsequently arises.

Non-bullous Impetigo

If bullous impetigo is caused by the staph bacteria, the non-bullous type is triggered by both strep and staph bacteria. Non-bullous impetigo is more common than the opposite type. Their development is identified with visible symptoms that usually appear in a form of scabs or blisters. These small scabs eventually alter into crusts that are yellowish or honey-colored. These crusts usually start to emerge on the face and areas surrounding the nose. The infection can also spread through the arms and legs. Swollen glands can also show up in time.