Impetigo guide

Impetigo treatment online in Virginia and West Virginia

This guide is for limited, classic impetigo in an otherwise-well adult, not for widespread or blistering disease, cellulitis, fever, or sores near the eye.

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Start a $59 online review for Impetigo.

Impetigo is a common, contagious bacterial skin infection that causes honey-colored crusts or small oozing sores, often around the nose and mouth. Limited impetigo in an otherwise-well adult is frequently a good online-photo condition. Widespread or blistering disease, surrounding cellulitis, fever, or involvement near the eye needs in-person care.

If treatment is appropriate, your physician can send a non-controlled prescription to your pharmacy and provide portal instructions for the next step.

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Quick facts

You must be physically located in Virginia or West Virginia at the time of request.
Starts at $59
No insurance needed
No app download
Physician review around the clock
Non-controlled prescriptions can be sent to your pharmacy when appropriate
A work or school note can be included when medically appropriate
Response times apply 24/7, every day

Common symptoms

Honey-colored crusts or oozing sores
Small blisters that break and crust over
Mild itch; started as a small red spot
Often around the nose or mouth

May fit online care

Adults & children 4+ (with a parent or legal guardian)
A few limited, classic-looking sores
Otherwise feeling well, no fever
No large blisters or spreading redness
Able to send a clear photo

Look for another care setting

Widespread sores or large fluid-filled blisters
Fever or feeling unwell
Spreading redness, warmth, and swelling
Sores near or around the eye
A weakened immune system

What to have ready

A clear, well-lit photo of the sores
Where they are and how long they've been there
Whether you have a fever
Medication allergies and current medications

What happens next

Standard

$59

Within 6 hours

Priority

$99

Within 3 hours

Rush

$149

Within 1 hour

Start the request on the website, answer a few questions to check that this visit fits you, and choose how fast you want an answer (the response window). If your concern still fits this service, a physician reviews it and sends you a secure update after you sign in. When appropriate, non-controlled prescriptions can be sent to your pharmacy, and a basic work or school note can be included at physician discretion.

Your physician

Every visit is personally reviewed by Ankur Fadia, MD. He is board-certified, has extra training in heart care (a cardiology fellowship), and is a member of Alpha Omega Alpha, a medical honor society. He is licensed in Virginia and West Virginia, and your care is never handed off to someone else.

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How is impetigo treated?

Limited impetigo (a small area) is usually treated with a prescription antibiotic cream (mupirocin). More extensive impetigo (a larger area) may need a short course of oral antibiotics (antibiotics taken by mouth). Gentle hygiene (gentle washing) and not sharing towels help it clear and keep it from spreading.

When does impetigo need in-person care?

Widespread sores (over a large area), large blisters (bullous impetigo), spreading redness with fever (possible cellulitis, a deeper skin infection), sores near the eye, or a weakened immune system need an in-person evaluation (a fuller checkup).

Is it contagious?

Yes. Impetigo spreads by contact. Wash hands, don't share towels or razors, and keep sores covered until they heal.

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