Is it impetigo or just a severe burn?
What is the difference between impetigo and sunburn?

Question

Hello. I am on a trip to Mexico. Day 1 when I was putting on SPF 30 sunscreen my cheeks were getting hot so I thought I had a sunburn so I applied more sunscreen. I got a pretty bad sunburn and this morning I woke up and I have blisters on my cheek. I also have some red spots on my chest (I had a big sunburn there). sunburned there). The spots are starting to swell and look like little blisters. People tell me that it can be impetigo. I don't know if I'm just intensely burned or if it's impetigo. It only heats up when I hang it up. I'm worried and I don't know what to do. there is also the chest of my spouse in photo The last picture = right now. The first one of my cheek = yesterday I've been applying the Fudicin cream since yesterday PM for 2-3 times a day. Is it ok? and is it ok that my spouse applies it too? (NB he also has blisters) I got out of the shower and the blisters went away while I was gently washing my face! My spouse did not (chest) and I have this on my chest

Naji-tom Samaha · Accepted Answer

Hello ma'am, it seems to be a sunburn... Have you done anything about this problem? Are you able to upload some well-lit images? Thank you for the information, I am sorry for the delay in my response, I had not seen the notification! I consulted a colleague who is a dermatologist, and it is difficult to say with the images provided. It may very well be second degree burns, but until I confirm with a doctor, just keep the area clean with clear water and apply a moisturizing cream or ointment without perfume like Aveeno, Vaseline or other often during the day.

Is it impetigo or just a severe burn? What is the difference between impetigo and sunburn?