Erysipelas of the hand (and not only)

Erysipelas (erysipelas) - this is oftena contagious disease that characterizes focal purulent inflammation of the skin, fever and intoxication. This disease causes hemolytic streptococci in group A. And it is noticed that women suffer more often.

How is the erysipelas of the hand transmitted (and not only)?

Infection of erysipelas occurs through everyday objectsor by airborne droplets from patients with streptococcal infection. There are also known cases of infection from the so-called "healthy" carriers of streptococcus, who do not suspect that they are actually sick.

Erysipelas: cause

In order for the body to settle firmlystreptococcus, it is enough to suffer a sore throat or get streptoderma. These diseases, as well as scrapes, fungus, infected wounds and cracks can trigger the beginning of erysipelas of any part of the body.

A serious premise for erysipelas can also be diabetes and disorders of the blood supply to the skin in various diseases (heart failure, varicose veins, etc.).

Erysipelas: symptoms

The most frequent sites for localization of erysipelas areshin, thigh, arm and chest. The disease begins suddenly, with the manifestations of intoxication: vomiting, high temperature (up to 40 ° C), and a little later - with a slight reddening of the skin.

This spot, as a rule, has clear boundaries andeven slightly above the healthy skin. Soon it grows and becomes hot and tense to the touch. Then the inflamed area is covered with blisters and hemorrhages, and the nearby lymph nodes increase.

Erysipelatous inflammation of the hand, shin or face proceeds for a long time, giving serious complications: heart sounds are muffled, tachycardia occurs, and pressure drops.

What is dangerous erysipelas of the hand and other parts of the body?

It is very important not to let erysipelassamotec. Since it can lead to infection of internal organs (heart, kidneys, etc.), bone tissue and infection of blood. Doctors also call other complications: ulcers that appear instead of blisters, necrosis of the skin, abscesses. Impaired lymph drainage threatens the development of elephantiasis (a progressive thickening of the skin).

Folk treatment of erysipelas

Recipes of traditional medicine can be used for erysipelas only after the consent of the attending physician.

1. So, on the affected skin can be three times inday to impose a thick layer of fresh cottage cheese. Keep it there, not allowing drying out. This remedy helps relieve pain and restore damaged skin.
2. Take 1 tbsp. l mixed in equal proportions of chamomile and yarrow herbs and add four tablespoons of butter. This mixture smear pockets of inflammation.
3. A lot of crushed black elderberry leaves, rye flour and honey, taken in equal proportions, are spread on the places affected by inflammation 3 times a day.
4. The freshly torn leaves of burdock smeared with a rolling pin are smeared with sour cream and applied to inflammation.

These tools, with regular use, will help to permanently get rid of erysipelas, but they do not replace the procedures prescribed by the doctor!