What rashes respond to antibiotics?

Answer by  MedStudent01 (1131)

Rashes with a bacterial cause will respond. Such include impetigo, cellulitis, acne rosacea, streptococcus rashes, and vibrio parahaemolyticus (will see red rash on shins). Note that fungal rashes such as ringworm and athlete's foot do not respond to antibiotics.

Answer by  mom (244)

Antibiotics will only cure bacterial infections. If the rash is an allergic reaction, you will need to put cortisone cream or get a prescription steroid from your doctor. For other rashes, you can use an ati-itch cream to dry it up.

Answer by  kittenffm (6)

Antibiotics only fight bacterial infections. Most rashes are allergy related. Things like change in detergent can cause an allergic reaction. Rashes caused by fungi (e.g. athlete's foot) also do not react to antibiotic treatment. Rashes caused by bacteria, hence responding to antibiotics, are e.g. Cellulitis and Erysipelas.

Answer by  benjiross (993)

Rashes that are caused by bacteria or have secondary infection due to bacteria will respond to antibiotics. These include rash due to streptococcus, staphylococcus, syphilis, Lyme disease, etc. A rash that is due to a virus (measles, rubella, etc) or an allergy will NOT respond to antibiotics.

Answer by  SGividen (652)

Some rashes respond to antibiotics, but most of the time over-the-counter treatment gels and lotions suffice for rashes. Talk to a doctor about your specific condition.