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Title: Erysipelas: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment


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Erysipelas
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Erysipelas
  • Erysipelas is a bacterial skin infection that
    usually affects the top most layer of the skin.
    Erysipelas is very rare, but requires immediate
    treatment. Erysipelas is often associated with
    other skin infection known as cellulitis, which
    affects the lower layers of the skin. Erysipelas
    generally occurs on the face and legs. Blisters,
    boils, fever, and chills follow this skin
    infection. Erysipelas infection results in red
    rashes. If Erysipelas is left untreated, it may
    cause further complications such as blood clots,
    heart valve infection, bone and joint
    infection and abscess. 

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Causes of Erysipelas 
  • The bacteria Streptococcus is generally
    responsible for erysipelas. This bacteria lives
    on the skin and causes no harm, but can enter
    deep layers of the skin through a cut or wound
    and develop into an infection. People with
    autoimmune disease or a person with poor blood
    flow is at greater risk of developing the
    Erysipelas. Other possible causes of Erysipelas
    include 
  • Insect bites
  • Ulcers in the skin
  • Other skin conditions such as psoriasis
  • Cardiac problems
  • Diabetes
  • Overdose of illegal drugs
  • Surgical incisions
  • Weakened immune system

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Symptoms
  • The symptoms of Erysipelas develop quickly and
    can be painful. Consult a dermatologist if any of
    the below mentioned symptoms occur. Common
    symptoms of Erysipelas include 
  • Chills
  • Swollen glands
  • Fever
  • Inflammation of the skin
  • Blisters
  • Malaise
  • Itchy skin
  • Sores on cheeks and nose
  • Pus filled lumps
  • Vomiting
  • Headache
  • Fatigue
  • Enlarged lymphatic nodes

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Diagnosis of Erysipelas
  • The Erysipelas can be diagnosed by performing a
    physical examination. Tell a dermatologist about
    your medical history and symptoms. He may also
    scrape the skin to get a sample from the infected
    area. The sample taken from the affected area is
    sent for testing and further confirmation of
    diagnosis.

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Treatments
  • The goal of the treatment of erysipelas is to
    reduce the swelling and prevent infection from
    spreading further. The treatment of erysipelas
    generally includes the combination of home
    remedies and medications. Treatment options
    for erysipelas include 
  • Antibiotics such as penicillin, to slow down the
    growth of infection
  • Antifungal infection if the patient has athletes
    foot
  • Pain killers to get relief from pain and
    discomfort
  • Keep the affected part alleviated to reduce the
    swelling
  • Drink plenty of fluids
  • Walk around to improve blood flow in the body
  • Wash the infected area with antifungal soap

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Prevention of Erysipelas 
  • Avoid scratching the infected area
  • Keep the sores, cut, and wounds clean and covered
  • Apply moisturizer to prevent breaking of skin
  • Consult a dermatologist if erysipelas is
    resulting in eczema

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