Bullous impetigo on a young man's abdomen

Dermatol Online J. 2023 Feb 15;29(1). doi: 10.5070/D329160220.ABSTRACTBullous impetigo is a variant of epidermal infection by Staphylococcus aureus, representing 30% of impetigo cases. Its clinical appearance may mimic certain autoimmune blistering dermatoses and other cutaneous infections, sometimes necessitating careful evaluation. Herein we present a patient with bullous impetigo in a striking and characteristic appearance and briefly overview the approach to diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.PMID:37040917 | DOI:10.5070/D329160220

Source: Dermatol Online J - April 11, 2023 Category: Dermatology Authors: Peter A Young Melissa C Leeolou Saisindhu Narala Atif Saleem Gordon H Bae Source Type: research