Erythrasma

Treatment:

The infection is treated with antibiotics (usually erythromycin or azithromycin). Gently scrubbing the lesions with antibacterial soap may also be recommended.

Expectations (prognosis):

Complete recovery is expected following treatment.

Complications:

• discomfort
• spread of the infection (rare)
• scarring (rare)

Calling your health care provider:

Call for an appointment with your health care provider if you or your child exhibit a collection of some of the above described symptoms.