What is the best way to treat impetigo in a natural way. One of my friends has it on his top lip; in the past two days his lip has become very swollen. He is taking antibiotics and a special creme that was prescribed, but the swelling is not going down fast enough...any other suggestions?
**1. Impetigo is caused by skin bacteria : streptococci strain/ staphylococcus infection.2. Choice of treatment will be oral or topical antibiotic [which he is using] 3. My sincere advice would be to consult a dermatologist and get prescribed oral antibiotics. [if medicine is/was taken from General Physician]4. Tea tree oil can be applied externally which acts as best antibacterial cream along with Chat Doctor.  [kindly consult an Ayurveda Physician for the same]PS. Use a clean washcloth and towel and do not share your towels, clothing, razors, and and other personal care products, also wash your hands thoroughly after touching the skin lesions. . Check with baseline investigations like blood sugar, chest X-ray, renal function tests] for any secondary disease.