What should erysipelas patients pay attention to in their diet?

Written by Zhu Zhu

Dermatology

Updated on September 03, 2024

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Patients with erysipelas need to pay special attention to their diet during illness, as their body's resistance and immunity are relatively low. It is advised that they eat more green vegetables and fruits, such as leafy greens, carrots, apples, pears, and grapes, and avoid spicy and irritating foods such as barbecue, spicy hot pot, onions, ginger, and garlic.

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Dermatology

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The fastest method to treat erysipelas

The fastest and most effective method for the treatment of erysipelas is systemic medication. After a penicillin skin test, administer intravenous penicillin antibiotics. If the patient is allergic to penicillin, switch to clindamycin injections for intravenous infusion. The treatment course is around 10-14 days, and requires bed rest with elevation of the lower limbs. Examine whether the primary lesions are combined with tinea faciei or tinea pedis, avoid picking the nose and feet, which can cause skin trauma and other inducement factors, and enhance skin cleanliness. Apply magnesium sulfate injection solution externally to the affected area, and treat the symptoms of the primary lesions, such as applying ketoconazole cream to the lesions caused by tinea pedis. (Please follow medical advice when using medication.)

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Can erysipelas heal on its own?

Erysipelas is a disease caused by bacterial infection, primarily by the erysipelas streptococcus. Generally, erysipelas is unlikely to heal on its own. Once infected with erysipelas, it indicates that our body's resistance is relatively low. It is recommended to eat more foods rich in vitamins and proteins during this time. You should avoid drinking alcohol, smoking, and consuming overly spicy and stimulating foods such as chili peppers, onions, ginger, and garlic. Also, try to avoid foods that might induce further issues, such as seafood, mangoes, etc.

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How many days does it take for penicillin to take effect on erysipelas?

Erysipelas is treated with penicillin, generally requiring about ten days to take effect, and medication should not be discontinued even after ten days. This is because this period is just when the drug starts to work and relieve the disease; it still requires about another seven days of usage to completely fight the bacteria and avoid the possibility of recurrence. Erysipelas has a high recurrence rate, so it is crucial to ensure thorough treatment.

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Erysipelas is caused by what?

The fundamental cause of erysipelas is mainly due to a streptococcal infection of the lymphatic vessels, causing acute non-purulent inflammation. Patients with erysipelas often may have underlying conditions such as athlete's foot, ulcers, or other infectious foci. Erysipelas is prone to develop secondary to ulcers, trauma, or some purulent infections, spreading directly from these primary diseases through the skin, mucous membranes, lymphatic channels, or hematogenous invasion.

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What foods should be avoided with erysipelas?

There are many foods that should be avoided in the case of erysipelas. Firstly, it is advised to avoid spicy and stimulating foods; for example, smoking and alcohol must be refrained from, as well as spicy peppers, garlic, onions, and ginger, which are all considered stimulating and should be avoided. Secondly, after contracting erysipelas, one should avoid certain aggravating foods such as shrimp and sea fish. It is better to eat more foods that help enhance the immune system, and those rich in protein and vitamins.