Which type of impetigo is characterized by honey-colored crusts?

Nonbullous impetigo is characterized by the presence of honey-colored crusts, which form when vesicles or pustules break open and ooze. This condition mostly occurs in children and is typically caused by Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus pyogenes. The honey-colored crusts are a hallmark sign that helps differentiate it from other types of skin infections.

In contrast, bullous impetigo, while also caused by Staphylococcus aureus, presents with larger fluid-filled blisters (bullae) that can rupture and lead to crust formation, but they do not have the same characteristic honey color. Ecthyma is a deeper form of impetigo that often leads to ulceration and is more severe, typically appearing as deeper ulcers with a crust, rather than the superficial honey-colored crusts seen in nonbullous impetigo. Folliculitis is an infection of hair follicles and would not present with honey-colored crusts associated with the other types of impetigo. Thus, nonbullous impetigo is distinct in its clinical presentation, making it the correct choice for this question.