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Since it is a self-limited benign disease, no treatment is required.
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Supportive care and reassurance* are advised.
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Children with fever or tender skin lesions are prescribed paracetamol or a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agent such as ibuprofen.
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In many cases, antimicrobials are initially given, but are discontinued after obtaining negative culture results.
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Systemic steroids or antihistamines are often prescribed but do not alter the disease course.
* Many cases benefit from a 2–3-day admission and, subsequently, from regularly scheduled physician appointments.
