Eradication of the offending S. aureus is the next goal. Occasionally topical antibiotics such as mupirocin ointment can be used. Orally, sodium fusidate may be given. More commonly and in more serious cases, intravenous antibiotics are administered. Beta-lactamase resistant penicillins such as flucloxacillin, first generation cephalosporins, macrolides, and aminoglycosides are commonly employed.
Antibiotic resistance is a developing problem.
Steroids should NOT be administered to reduce inflammation or the patient's condition may worsen. The prognosis for children is excellent with treatment. For adults, the prognosis depends on the patient's immune status. Commonly, patients begin to recover in ten days and fully recover within four weeks. G.H. The Dermatology of Bacterial Infections .