What causes erysipelas to blister?

Written by Zhu Zhu

Dermatology

Updated on March 06, 2025

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Erysipelas symptoms with skin peeling are likely due to pathogens entering the skin, causing complications such as eczema. Moreover, because eczema tends to itch, patients often scratch, causing skin damage. Skin damage and injuries might lead to symptoms of skin peeling. Therefore, it is crucial to actively cooperate with treatment after contracting erysipelas and not to delay the condition.

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What foods are good to eat for erysipelas?

Erysipelas is usually caused by a bacterial infection in the lymphatic vessels. Infant patients should maintain a light and nutritious diet, avoiding irritant foods. Details are as follows: First, one can eat light and easily digestible foods, such as celery, which have the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying. Patients can use these in moderation. Second, avoid spicy and greasy foods, strong tea, and coffee, all of which can be irritating. When the body is weak, it is advisable to avoid these. Similarly, lamb and leeks, which have a warming and tonifying effect, should also be used cautiously to prevent exacerbating the symptoms of erysipelas due to excessive internal heat. Third, consuming foods rich in proteins, vitamins, and minerals, such as fresh vegetables, lean meats, and eggs, can enhance the body's resistance and have an anti-disease effect.

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How is erysipelas treated?

Erysipelas is mainly caused by a bacterial infection of the lymphatic system, resulting in lymphangitis, primarily affecting the superficial lymphatics of the skin's dermis. The common pathogen is Group A hemolytic streptococcus. For erysipelas, proactive anti-infection treatment is necessary, typically opting for penicillin-class antibiotics. For patients allergic to penicillin, other types of antibiotics such as cephalosporins or macrolide antibiotics can be considered. If there is significant local swelling and pain, magnesium sulfate can be used for local wet compresses to reduce swelling and alleviate pain. Additionally, traditional Chinese medicine treatments can be considered, such as taking oral medications that clear heat and detoxify.

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What causes erysipelas to blister?

Erysipelas symptoms with skin peeling are likely due to pathogens entering the skin, causing complications such as eczema. Moreover, because eczema tends to itch, patients often scratch, causing skin damage. Skin damage and injuries might lead to symptoms of skin peeling. Therefore, it is crucial to actively cooperate with treatment after contracting erysipelas and not to delay the condition.

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How is erysipelas treated?

Erysipelas is a relatively common disease in our clinical practice, characterized by an infection of the reticular lymphatic vessels. The onset of the disease is sudden and develops rapidly, primarily featuring redness, pain, and swelling of the lower limbs. The treatment of erysipelas first involves elevating the affected limb; it is essential to raise the lower limbs above the level of the heart. Subsequently, local wet compresses are applied, commonly using 50% magnesium sulfate. Finally, antibiotic treatment is administered, including intravenous injections of cephalosporins or penicillin-class drugs, along with fluid replenishment and anti-inflammatory treatment.

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The difference between erysipelas and lymphangitis

Erysipelas and lymphangitis are two different diseases with significant differences. First, erysipelas is a skin disease caused by an infection of streptococcus bacteria. On the other hand, lymphangitis is usually caused by various parasites or microbes, including streptococcus or staphylococcus, and not just streptococcus as in the case of erysipelas. Secondly, the symptoms of erysipelas typically include general body symptoms, accompanied by skin redness and pain. In the case of lymphangitis, there is usually a red streak near a wound, and the color disappears when pressed. Therefore, both the causes and symptoms of erysipelas and lymphangitis are different.