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Bullous impetigo on a young man's abdomen. Dermatology online journal Young, P. A., Leeolou, M. C., Narala, S., Saleem, A., Bae, G. H. 2023; 29 (1)

Abstract

Bullous 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.

View details for DOI 10.5070/D329160220

View details for PubMedID 37040917