The following symptoms and complaints may indicate impetigo contagiosa (bork lichen):
- Onset with red, 0.5-3.0 cm itchy patches (macules) on the face that rapidly change to vesicles (vesicles) and bulla (blisters) with clear contents
- Transformation of the vesicles and blisters into smaller and larger pustules (pustules).
- After bursting of the pustule it comes to exudation (secretion) of a purulent serous tissue fluid, which dries up: it forms so the honey-colored to brownish crust typical of the disease on the face and hairy facial area (= bark lichen, smut)
- Pustules (pustules) in the area of the palms and soles can exist for a long time
Localization
- Face and hands (usually)
- Infestation of the corners of the mouth or the trunk of the body (not uncommon).
- Infestation of the palms/fingers and soles/toes (rare).
