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Treatment

Erythrasma responds well to most topically applied azole antifungal agents, such as
1%clotrimazole and 2% miconazole. The duration of therapy varies, but 2 weeks is

usually sufficient for topical fucidin and erythromycin.
Oral erythromycin and tetracycline can also be used. Relapse is a problem in some

patients. In these cases, the usual approach adopted is to give long-term antiseptic
soaps, such as povidone-iodine and to use drying agents, such as powders, in the

affected areas.

Advise the patient to take frequent bath.

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