Erysipelas anti-infection treatment methods

Written by Zhu Zhu
Dermatology
Updated on September 07, 2024
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The most commonly used treatment method for erysipelas infection is penicillin (to be used under the guidance of a doctor). If the patient is not allergic to penicillin, it can be administered intravenously for significant effects. However, it is important to ensure that the treatment duration is sufficient, generally requiring medication for two weeks for better outcomes and to reduce recurrence, given that erysipelas is highly prone to recurrence. If the patient is allergic to penicillin, it is recommended to use alternative antibiotics such as clindamycin (to be used under the guidance of a doctor). Additionally, patients should minimize walking and elevate the affected limb during treatment.

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How to eliminate erysipelas swelling in the leg?

After suffering from erysipelas, if symptoms of leg swelling occur, it is recommended to first elevate the affected limb, which can help reduce the swelling. Furthermore, it is advisable to use some anti-swelling topical medications for wet compresses, which can help quickly alleviate the swelling in the leg. Finally, it is recommended to avoid intense exercise usually and to rest during the occurrence of leg swelling symptoms. Appropriate massage can be performed, and it is crucial to treat the primary disease, which is erysipelas, and control the inflammation.

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How to quickly reduce swelling from erysipelas?

Erysipelas, this skin disease especially prone to cause symptoms such as swelling of both lower limbs. To quickly reduce swelling, it is recommended to first use some anti-inflammatory drugs for wet compresses. Secondly, it is advised to elevate the affected limbs during treatment to help reduce swelling. Finally, avoid eating foods that may cause edema, and abstain from smoking and drinking alcohol during treatment.

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Can erysipelas recur?

Erysipelas is a disease that can recur. Once erysipelas occurs, it should be taken seriously, especially in people with lowered immunity such as the elderly. If not treated promptly or if the condition is not taken seriously, it can lead to sepsis and endanger life. Frequent recurrences are called chronic recurrent erysipelas. Due to the repeated attacks of erysipelas, local secondary lymphedema occurs, and after elephantiasis forms, it becomes very difficult to completely cure. Therefore, patients infected with erysipelas should seek medical attention in a timely manner, follow the doctor's advice, and should not think that skin diseases are not serious and that merely applying ointment will suffice, as this can delay the condition and lead to serious complications.

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Can erythromycin ointment be used for erysipelas?

The treatment of erysipelas is divided into topical medications and oral medications. When the condition is not very severe, it can be treated with some antibacterial topical medications, including erythromycin ointment. Erythromycin ointment can alleviate the pain and inflammation of redness and swelling. However, if erysipelas progresses to a more severe stage, using only erythromycin ointment is insufficient. It is necessary to use some oral anti-inflammatory medications for treatment, and the treatment course of oral anti-inflammatory medications is generally about two weeks.

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Erysipelas is a disease.

Erysipelas is a type of skin inflammation infection, primarily involving the superficial lymphatic vessels. There are several triggers for erysipelas, such as trauma, surgery, etc. Generally, erysipelas tends to show symptoms such as fever, chills, nausea, etc. After contracting erysipelas, erythema often appears within a day, but the boundaries of the erythema are quite clear. Upon examination, an increase in skin temperature and skin tension can be observed. Erysipelas primarily occurs on the face or lower legs.