Impetigo hygiene and treatment — GPhC CRA MCQ
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Correct answer: E — Apply two or three times daily for five days and avoid sharing towels or face cloths
NICE recommends hydrogen peroxide 1% cream two or three times daily for five days for localised non-bullous impetigo. Hygiene and avoiding shared towels or face cloths reduce transmission. Routine combination with a topical antibiotic is not advised; if hydrogen peroxide is unsuitable or ineffective, an appropriate alternative is considered rather than automatically adding treatment.
Reference: NICE NG153: Impetigo antimicrobial prescribing: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng153/chapter/Recommendations