Impetigo
Impetigo: Natural Skin Support
Impetigo is a common, contagious skin infection that often appears as red sores or blisters, most frequently around the nose and mouth. It is most common in young children and typically requires keeping the area clean and covered while it heals.
Support clean, healthy skin naturally with Heal360 and Calendula Salve, traditional herbal formulas used to soothe irritated, healing skin.
Caring for Skin Affected by Impetigo
Keeping the affected area clean and covered helps prevent the spread of impetigo to other parts of the body or to other people. Heal360 and Calendula Salve are traditional herbal formulas used to support irritated, healing skin.
Since impetigo is contagious, it's often evaluated by a healthcare provider, especially in children. Our Eczema collection may also be helpful for related skin concerns.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Impetigo is a common, contagious bacterial skin infection that causes red sores or blisters, often around the nose and mouth. It is most common in young children.
Yes, impetigo is contagious and can spread through direct contact or by touching shared items like towels. Keeping the area covered helps reduce the risk of spreading it.
Because impetigo is a bacterial infection, it's generally recommended to have it evaluated by a healthcare provider, particularly in children, to determine if antibiotic treatment is needed.
Calendula is a traditional ingredient used in salves intended to support irritated, healing skin, as described on our individual product pages.
