Does this look like impetigo?

[SarahBeeney]

Took DS into the pharmacy and the pharmacist said he needs to go to the Dr as it looks like Impetigo.
I have managed to get an appointment for Monday morning.

Just looks like dry skin from the cold weather to me

When my son was in reception he had a very similar rash to the pic on the right around his mouth and nose which was diagnosed as impertigo by the GP. He had to take antibiotics and have a couple of days off school as it's very contagious.

Impetigo has very distinctive yellow crust if it has then yep it is and it needs antibiotics cream It's also contagious as anything

The only thing that healed my kids skin after Impetigo was Metanium cream.

I can’t tell from your pics, but if it is it’s very contagious.
Is there any way to get him seen before the weekend? Nursery children with it were just prescribed a cream and it cleared up quickly.
In the meantime, dont kiss him, or let anyone else kiss him, and make sure not to share cups, towels etc.

I just went into the surgery,no appointments til Monday. He has this quite often in winter and it can get quite spotty and sore,and with a crust sometimes.
I have got some Fucidin which I could use.

He used to have eczema so we have epaderm etc to keep it moisturised.

Yes use the Fucidin as that's what you'd get given anyway.

It does to me. DD used to get it a lot when she was younger.

Thank you. I'll keep going with the fucidin then.