In 9 out of 10 cases, children are under the age of 2 years. Bullous impetigo begins with small blisters that often affect the trunk of the body. They can also appear on the mouth. The blisters ...

These are especially damaging to the skin and can lead to SSSS and a related, milder condition known as bullous impetigo. ETA and ETB act like scissors, cutting away proteins called desmoglein-3 ...

Age is also a significant risk factor for impetigo. The more common nonbullous variety is seen most often in children ages 2 to 5 years old. The less common bullous variety occurs in children ...