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The most common complication is infection of the affected areas. Treatment is by application of antibiotic cream or lotion or by oral antibiotic. The risk of infection can be reduced by keeping the skin and hands clean, by preventing the skin from drying out so as to avoid itching and scratching, and by bathing with a medicated bath oil.
