Your child may have a skin infection called impetigo if a scratch turns into a yellow, oozing, crusty sore surrounded by redness. Impetigo can spread on the skin quickly. It can also spread to other people if they touch the infected skin lesions, by fingers, or from soiled clothing. This infection is most common in warm weather.

An antibiotic, taken by mouth or in ointment form, is used to treat impetigo.

If any of these illnesses or infections develop, remember that your pediatrician is your best source of help. Most important, if the illness or infection does not seem to 30 away, or appears to set worse, your pediatrician needs to know. Always call when you are concerned!