Impetigo
Impetigo is a highly contagious bacterial skin infection common in children, causing red sores that burst and form honey-coloured crusts. There are two types of impetigo: Non-bullous impetigo, which typically affects the skin around the nose and mouth, causing sores to develop that quickly burst to leave a yellow-brown crust; and Bullous impetigo, which typically affects the trunk (the central part of the body between the waist and neck), causing fluid-filled blisters to develop that burst after a few days to leave a yellow crust. It is not usually serious and often improves within a week of treatment. Maintaining good hygiene and keeping affected areas clean can help prevent the spread of infection.