A 15-month-old toddler has a strange rash on his nose and mouth. It contains papules and vesicles and has a honeylike, glazed look. The toddler has a history of eczema, but the nurse differentiates the features of the presenting rash and explains that he has developed a secondary infection. What is the treatment of choice for this type of dermatological disease?

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The description of the rash as having papules, vesicles, and a honeylike, glazed look, especially in a child with a history of eczema, is indicative of impetigo. Impetigo is a bacterial infection, commonly caused by Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus pyogenes, that affects the skin. The most appropriate treatment for impetigo is the use of topical antibiotics until the skin is clear, to combat the bacterial infection.

A 15-Month-Old Toddler Has a Strange Rash on His Nose