Preparing questions in advance can help parents to have more meaningful discussions with their child's physicians. Parents may wish to ask their child's doctor the following questions regarding impetigo:

1. Do my child's symptoms indicate impetigo?
   
   
2. How serious is my child's case of impetigo?
   
   
3. What form of impetigo does my child have?
   
   
4. Is impetigo dangerous to my child's overall health? What complications may develop?
   
   
5. Can my child's condition spread to other parts of the body or other people? If so, how long will my child be contagious?
   
   
6. How can I prevent the condition from spreading to other members of my family?
   
   
7. How long will my child have to be out of school?
   
   
8. What are my child's treatment options and how effective are they?
   
   
9. When can I expect my child's symptoms to subside?
   
   
10. Will my child have scarring after the condition subsides?
    
    
11. If my children are treated for impetigo can they get it again? If so, how can I prevent this?