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According to *Shenghui Fang*: When infantile erysipelas (Xiao'er Dan) erupts on both arms and turns crimson-black within a day, it is called Shenhuo Dan (Divine Fire Erysipelas). Crush the flowers of Sedum sarmentosum (Jingtian Cao) to extract juice. First, gently rub the affected area with the juice, then apply it topically. Continue until healed. Take half a jin (approx. 250g) of crucian carp, pound it into a paste, and apply it to the lesion; frequent application is beneficial. Apply powder of Gardenia jasminoides seed (Zhizi Ren) mixed with vinegar.

According to *Shenghui Fang*: Infantile erysipelas that feels like burning, located under the ribs with a bright red color, initially starting from the forehead or ears and accompanied by significant pain, is called Yinghuo Dan (Fluorescent Fire Erysipelas). Take Adzuki bean (Chixiaodou, 1 he), Niter (Xingshi, 0.5 liang), and Cold Water Stone (Hanshui Shi, 1 fen), grind them into powder. Mix half a qian with cold water for oral administration three times daily, adjusting the dose according to the child's condition. (Zhang's method suggests mixing with cold water for topical application only). Mix loess from the stove (Zaohuang Tu, 1 he) with raw sesame oil (Sheng You, 2 he), grind into a paste, and apply frequently until healed. If the eruption spreads to the yin region, it is incurable and fatal. Pound Sedum sarmentosum (Jingtian Cao) thoroughly, mix with vinegar, and apply.

According to *Shenghui Fang*: Infantile erysipelas that first appears on the back and spreads over the entire body, forming sores within one day and night, is called Zhutian Huodan (Vermilion Field Fire Erysipelas). The treatment involves boiling roots of Ceanothus (Jigen) to make a wash. If sores have formed, dust with powder of Adzuki beans (Chixiaodou); if not yet formed, mix Adzuki bean powder with egg white (Jiqing) for application. Alternatively, apply Indigofera tinctoria leaf extract (Lan Dian) or egg white (Jiqing).

According to *Shenghui Fang*: Infantile erysipelas erupting between the inner aspects of both arms and the buttocks, appearing bright red and flowing to the glans penis causing swelling, redness, and bleeding, is identified as such. Treatment formula: Shepherd's purse leaves (Qie Ye, 3 liang), Adzuki beans (Chixiaodou, 1 he), ash from the stove door (Lumen Shang Hui, 1 liang), fat from blue sheep (Qingyang Zhi, 3 liang), and scallion whites (Cong Bai, 2 stalks, chopped). Mix all ingredients and pound into a ointment. Rub onto the affected area; re-apply when dry.
Another prescription: Asarum sieboldii (Xixin, 1 liang), glutinous rice (Nuomi, 1 he), and Sedum sarmentosum (Jingtian Cao, 3 liang), pounded into a paste and applied to the erysipelas until cured.
Yet another prescription: Dragon's house liver (Fulonggan, i.e., kiln earth) and Adzuki beans (Chixiaodou) in equal proportions, ground into powder and mixed with egg white (Jizi Bai) for topical application. Also, bathe with decoction of mulberry root (Sanggen). Powdered Plantago seed (Cheqianzi) mixed with water for application. Boil one sheng of silkworm excrement (Cansha) in water, strain, and use for washing. Iron filings (Tieluo) powder mixed with maltose (Xing) into a paste for application. Pounded fresh duckweed (Sheng Fuping) applied externally.
*Qianjin Fang* states: Infantile erysipelas starting from the thigh/groin area. For infants under one hundred days old, if they offend the Kitchen God associated with travel/stoves, heat flows downward, causing the yin region to become red, swollen, and bleed. Apply powder of Dragon's house liver (Fulonggan) mixed with egg white (Jiqing). Alternatively, pound crucian carp meat together with red and white adzuki beans, add a little water, and apply.