In cases where there is no itchiness along with the rash no treatment is necessary.
If there is itchiness in the area the patient should avoid hot baths and the use of non spedial soap along with rubbing by sponge or hard cloth.

Lukewarm baths and rehydrating creams are recommended.
Intense physical exercise should be avoided if it makes the rash worse.

Sometimes corticosteroid administration is needed in order to stop the disease’s natural course.

In severe cases drugs such as Acyclovir may be administered orally.