Impetigo: How to Get Treated Without Seeing a GP

Struggling with impetigo? Here's What to Do

Impetigo is a highly contagious skin infection that causes red sores, blisters, and a golden crust on the skin (looks a lot like cornflakes stuck to your skin.) It’s most common in children but can affect people of all ages. While impetigo isn’t usually serious, it spreads quickly, so early treatment is key to stopping the infection which once started, heals quickly. The blisters can be itchy, so early treatment is necessary so people don't itch the area and spread the infection elsewhere. 

That's where we come in, advising you on the best treatment action without you leaving work or home! Our registered pharmacy partners are free to video call you to assess your symptoms and see if you need antibiotics for more serious cases of impetigo, or hydrogen peroxide cream for cases wherre it is more localised. We even recommend you the best medication you can buy over-the-counter.  This can all be done, from WhatsApp to prescription in under 15 minutes! We also arrange next-day delivery on any prescriptions the clinician makes out for you, leaving you to focus on keeping well! 

Symptoms of impetigo include:

✅ Red sores or blisters that burst and leave a golden-yellow crust
✅ Itchy, inflamed skin around the sores
✅ Spreading rash, often starting around the nose, mouth, or hands
✅ Fluid-filled blisters (bullous impetigo) that can grow larger before bursting
✅ Skin feeling sore or tender around the affected area
✅ Mild fever or swollen lymph nodes (in some cases)
✅ Highly contagious – spreads easily through touch

How Quick Pharmacist Can Help You:

With the convenience of the Pharmacy First scheme, there’s no need to wait for a GP appointment. In just 15 minutes, our trusted partner pharmacists can:

1️⃣ Evaluate your symptoms and recommend the most effective treatment options, including antibiotics.
2️⃣ Offer expert guidance on managing impetigo effectively.
3️⃣ Arrange next-day medication delivery to ensure you start your treatment without delay.

Unfortunately, getting a GP appointment on the same day for many of us just isn't easy! Text us today and our pharmacists can run through the criteria for treatments within minutes, getting a prescription sorted for you while you're on the go! Feel free to add us in your phone book and message us on WhatsApp with any health-related concerns you may have. We will try to help as best as we can - it's time to bring healthcare to you!