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Impetigo vs Dermatitis - What's the difference?

impetigo | dermatitis |

As nouns the difference between impetigo and dermatitis

is that impetigo is impetigo while dermatitis is dermatitis.

impetigo

English

(wikipedia impetigo)

Noun

(en noun)
  • (pathology) A contagious bacterial skin disease forming pustules and yellow crusty sores, chiefly on the face and hands. It is common in children and infection is often through cuts or insect bites.

    • Derived terms

    * impetigenous * impetiginous

    Synonyms

    * school sores

    dermatitis

    English

    (wikipedia dermatitis)

    Alternative forms

    * dermitis

    Noun

    (en-noun)
  • (pathology) Inflammation of the skin.

    • Derived terms

    * dermatitic

    See also

    * eczema * rash