No reliable way to fully get rid of impetigo in 24 hours
Start antibiotic treatment immediately if prescribed (topical or oral)
Contact a clinician or urgent care today to confirm the diagnosis and get the correct prescription
If you already have a prescription, begin it right away and follow the directions exactly
Keep lesions clean with gentle soap and water, then pat dry
Cover affected areas with clean, nonstick dressings or gauze
Wash hands often and avoid touching or scratching lesions
Do not share towels, clothing, bedding, razors, or washcloths
Launder linens and clothing used by the infected person daily until healed
Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces
Avoid close skin-to-skin contact until lesions are crusted over and treatment has started as advised
If lesions are widespread, worsening, very painful, near the eyes, or the person is a child, seek urgent medical care
Seek urgent care immediately if there are fever, spreading redness, severe swelling, or signs of infection beyond the skin
Do not use leftover antibiotics or ointments not prescribed for impetigo