Prevention from Impetigo

You can help prevent the spread of impetigo by:

Using a clean cloth and towel or preferably a disposable towel each time you wash and wipe the affected areas of the skin
Not sharing personal items such as clothes, towels, razors etc, with other members of your family
Always washing your hands thoroughly after touching the infected lesions
Washing the areas of the skin affected with antibacterial soap several times a day
Not picking and scratching the blisters and crusts
Keeping your child away from other children until the scabs fall off and he is no longer contagious
Cutting nails short so that scratching and further infection is stopped
Keeping the area covered with plaster or dressing will help prevent scratching as well
If you know someone has impetigo, avoid any close contact with him as long as he is contagious
Avoid handling newborn babies if you or your child has impetigo.