The physical findings of
impetigo includes small,
red macule or vesicle that becomes pustular within a few hours and ruptures when
bacteria inoculate traumatized skin cells. This is visible primarily on the face and
extremities that characterized thick, honey-colored crust formed from the
exudate.
In addition, this is a highly contagious infection of the superficial layers of the epidermis
and primarily caused by Streptococcus pyogenes or Staphylococcus aureus.
