25th August 2023

A 5-year-old child is presented by the parents with itchy red sores on his face that have ruptured to form yellow crusts

A 5-year-old child is presented by the parents with itchy red sores on his face that have ruptured to form yellow crusts. The child has been treated with topical fusidic acid for two days with no improvement. The child is otherwise healthy.

What is the next best step in management?