Different types of treatment methods are available for impetigo which mainly depends upon the type of the infection and its severity of the symptoms. The main aim of the treatment for impetigo is to speed up the process of healing, prevent complication and its further spreading and to improve the appearance of the skin. During mild infection hygienic measure prove to sufficient and can be easily handled through gentle cleansing and removing the crusts.

When impetigo is severe and is spread in wide area especially during the bullous impetigo, antibiotic medication may also be prescribed. The medication includes topical antibiotics and oral antibiotics. The topical antibiotics are directly applied on the skin and mupirocin ointment is the most common antibiotic which is prescribed during this infection. When a person infected with impetigo does not respond to topical antibiotics or when the infection becomes widespread then in such cases oral antibiotics may also become a part of the treatment. There are various factors which decide the type of antibiotic to be used and these include type of infection, severity of infection and other medical conditions like allergies. Generally the course of antibiotics last for about a week and even if the symptoms clear up during this time, the medication course should be completed.