‘Highly contagious’ skin infection often mistaken as eczema, pharmacist warns

“Whilst most cases of impetigo are not serious and can heal on their own, leaving impetigo untreated can lead to more serious ...

Pharmacist urges public to check for often misdiagnosed skin infection

It is often mistaken for eczema, cold sores and chickenpox.

Pharmacist warns don't mistake 'highly contagious' skin infection which is often missed

People could be missing out on proper treatment as the condition often gets mistaken for eczema or chicken pox ...
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What Should Parents Know About Bacterial Skin Infections?

The human body is home to a variety of germs that can cause skin infections. Viruses can cause cold sores and warts. Fungi can cause ringworm, athlete’s foot and jock itch. And allergens in the ...

Pharmacist warns to 'stay home' as highly contagious infection 'often mistaken'

Mon, Jan 26, 2026 Superdrug's leading pharmacist is urging the public to recognise impetigo, a highly infectious skin ...

Superdrug pharmacist's new warning over 'extremely contagious skin infection'

Niamh McMillan said it was often misdiagnosed ...
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Flesh-Eating Bacterial Skin Infections Spread Beyond Hotspots, Australian Health Officials Sound Alarm

Australia is grappling with a concerning surge in cases of flesh-eating bacterial skin infections, with health authorities issuing a stark warning that these infections are spreading beyond their ...