April 8, 2018

Erysipelas or cellulitis

Erysipelas

Erysipelas is a acute bacterial skin infection appeared as a rash caused mainly by streptococcus bacteria initiated by scratch or preexisting infection. People with diabetes, immune deficiencies, fungal infections, skin ulcerations, alcoholism, and impaired lymphatic drainage are at a higher risk for erysipelas. it is generally associated with fever, chills, fatigue, vomiting, shaking, blisters on the effected area, general unwell feeling,  swollen glands  and headaches.

Treatment

Antibiotics is the mainstay of treatment oral or iv depends upon the severity of the disease.

Antinflammatory & painkillers sre recoomended for fever and pain.

Topical application of antibiotic creams and ice may clears the infection fast

If you do have a wound, keep it clean. Athletes foot should be treated as soon as you notice you have it or suspect that you have it.  Do not scratch your skin, especially if it is dry, and always use a good moisturizer to prevent the skin from cracking due to excessive dry skin.  If you do have any skin conditions such as eczema or dermatitis, treat those accordingly.

 

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Ichthyosis (ick-thee-OH-sis) is a skin disease that causes extremely dry, thick, and scaly skin resembles fish scales.

These are a heterogeneous group of disorders with both inherited and acquired forms. these are the types
Ichthyosis Vulgaris- Most common type of icthyosis Lamellar Ichthyosis- Lamellar ichthyosis is characterized by dark, plate (armor)-like scale. Epidermolytic Hyperkeratosis- characterized by generalized redness and fine white scale Congenital Ichthyosiform Erythroderma- newborn infant with ichthyosis who presented at birth with collodion baby appearance. X-linked Ichthyosis- due to a defect in the enzyme steroid sulfatase, affects males with generalized scaling that usually begins soon after birth.

Ichthyosis Treatment

Several hours each day may need to be devoted the skin if ichthyosis is present in an individual. Daily, a person will need to take a shower or a bath. The skin should be exfoliated on a daily basis, and moisturised well. Moisturising ointments or creams may need to be prescribed by a dermatologist for the individual. Oral retinoids can be prescribed to reduce scaling. If a secondary infection occurs on the skin, oral antibiotics will need to be prescribed. Tips that will help keep the skin looking and feeling its best include applying a good quality lotion within 3 minutes of bathing. Apply to wet skin to keep moisture trapped into the skin. Products that contain lactic acid, alpha hydroxy acids and urea will help to keep skin not only moisturised but also exfoliated. Rubbing a wet pumice stone over crusty scales on the skin can help to remove them. Should there be scales on the scalp, brushing wet hair gently will aid in removing the scales.  

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