The goal of treatment is eradication of the infection. Antibiotics are used to treat the infection. Analgesics may be needed to control pain. Antipyretics such as acetaminophen - oral may be needed to control fever . Warm, moist compresses will increase circulation in the area and promote healing.
Treatment usually controls the disease within one week.
Call your health care provider if symptoms indicate erysipelas may be present. Infection of the skin tissue that is caused by streptococcus is called erysipelas. Bilateral infection, as seen in this picture, is uncommon. In this photograph, the right cheek is involved.