<prompt> If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patients description.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?  <response>: 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 iswas taken from General Physician4. Tea tree oil can be applied externally which acts as best antibacterial cream along with Chat Doctor. kindly consult an Ayurveda Physician for the samePS. 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. 