impetigo

A contagious skin infection, usually of children, that is caused by staphylococcal or streptococcal bacteria and is marked by superficial pustules and thick yellow crusts, commonly on the face.

In med.,a name formerly given to various pustular eruptions, and at present usually retained in the designation of two diseases, impetigo contagiosa and impetigo herpetiformis.

A cutaneous, pustular eruption, not attended with fever; usually, a kind of eczema with pustulation.

A contagious bacterial skin disease forming pustules and yellow crusty sores, chiefly on the face and hands. It is common in children and infection is often through cuts or insect bites.

a very contagious infection of the skin; common in children; localized redness develops into small blisters that gradually crust and erode