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Ecthyma - Treatment

Treatment:

Your doctor will usually prescribe antibiotics.

Placing a warm wet cloth over the area can help remove ulcer crusts. Your doctor may recommend antiseptic soap or peroxide washes to speed recovery.

Expectations (prognosis):

Unlike impetigo, ecthyma can sometimes result in scarring.

Complications:

  • Spread of infection to other parts of the body
  • Permanent skin damage with scarring

Calling your health care provider:

Make an appointment with your health care provider if you have symptoms of ecthyma.

  • Reviewed last on: 4/12/2007
  • Kevin Berman, MD, PhD, Associate, Atlanta Center for Dermatologic Disease, Atlanta, GA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

References

Habif TP. Clinical Dermatology. 4th ed. St. Louis, Mo: Mosby; 2004.

Mandell GL, Bennett JE, Dolin R. Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases. 6th ed. London: Churchill Livingstone; 2005.

Rakel RE. Textbook of Family Practice. 6th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: WB Saunders; 2002.