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Impetigo - Glossary

Medically Reviewed by The Medindia Medical Review Team on Jun 23, 2022


Glossary

Eczema: It is a skin condition causing patches of the skin to become red, inflamed, flaky and itchy.

Psoriasis: It is an autoimmune skin condition causing patches of abnormal skin which become red, itchy and peel off in layers.


Pustules: Small blisters on the surface of the skin filled with infected fluid.

Streptococcus: Gram positive bacteria usually causing throat and skin infections.

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