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Impetigo is a contagious bacterial infection that involves the superficial skin. [2] The most common presentation is yellowish crusts on the face, arms, or legs. [ 2 ] Less commonly there may be large blisters which affect the groin or armpits . [ 2 ]
Bullous impetigo is a bacterial skin infection caused by Staphylococcus aureus that results in the formation of large blisters called bullae, usually in areas with skin folds like the armpit, groin, between the fingers or toes, beneath the breast, and between the buttocks.
Ecthyma (/ ɛ k ˈ θ aɪ m ə /) is a variation of impetigo, presenting at a deeper level of tissue. [1] It is usually associated with Group A (beta-hemolytic) Streptococcus (abbreviated GAS). [2] This variation has similar features to those of impetigo.
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Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) is a common infection caused by a group of enteroviruses. [10] It typically begins with a fever and feeling generally unwell. [10] This is followed a day or two later by flat discolored spots or bumps that may blister, on the hands, feet and mouth and occasionally buttocks and groin.
Tinea incognita, also spelled tinea incognito, is a fungal infection of the skin that generally looks odd for a typical tinea infection. [1] [2] [a] The border of the skin lesion is usually blurred and it appears to have florid growth.
Impetigo herpetiformis is a form of severe pustular psoriasis occurring in pregnancy [1] [2] which may occur during any trimester. [3] [4] Signs and symptoms.
Dermatitis herpetiformis (DH) is a chronic autoimmune blistering skin condition, [3] characterised by intensely itchy blisters filled with a watery fluid. [4] DH is a cutaneous manifestation of coeliac disease, [5] although the exact causal mechanism is not known.