Impetigo Treatment Rochdale & Greater in Manchester

Impetigo is a contagious bacterial skin infection that commonly causes sores or blisters which can develop a yellow-brown crust. Longeva Wellness provides private pharmacist-led assessment for suitable patients at our Rochdale clinic, serving Greater Manchester.

Assessment for suspected impetigo

Your pharmacist will review the appearance and location of the affected skin, how long symptoms have been present, relevant medical history and whether there are features that require referral rather than pharmacy treatment.

Treatment options

Treatment depends on the extent and severity of the infection and your individual circumstances. Where treatment is appropriate within the service, the pharmacist will explain how to use it and important precautions. Antibiotics are not automatically appropriate for every skin problem.

Reducing spread

Good hand hygiene and avoiding sharing towels, flannels or other personal items can help reduce transmission. Follow the pharmacist's advice about returning to work, school or nursery and any treatment-specific precautions.

When further medical assessment is needed

Referral may be appropriate if symptoms are extensive, recurrent, rapidly worsening, associated with significant illness, or if the diagnosis is uncertain. Babies and people with particular medical risks may also need assessment by another healthcare service.

Book a pharmacist consultation in Rochdale.