What does it mean when erysipelas causes the skin to break and discharge fluid?

Written by Huang Ling Juan
Dermatology
Updated on November 25, 2024
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Erysipelas with ruptured skin and oozing fluid primarily occurs due to a lack of timely treatment after the onset of erysipelas. The surrounding skin becomes damaged and starts to discharge fluid, but this "flow" is not actual water; it is various liquids. This situation results from skin ruptures where inflammatory substances and pus slowly seep out, creating a flow of fluid. When erysipelas occurs, it is crucial to treat it proactively under the guidance of a doctor using anti-inflammatory medications. Locally, mupirocin ointment or fusidic acid cream can be applied. Oral medications can include erythromycin dispersible tablets and cephalosporin antibiotics, following the doctor's advice. (Medicate under the guidance of a doctor)

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Does erysipelas cause fever?

Erysipelas is a disease that can cause symptoms such as fever because it is a bacterial infectious disease. It may cause various systemic symptoms, including fever, chills, high temperature, and other cold-like symptoms. Therefore, it is crucial to receive timely treatment after contracting erysipelas, using anti-inflammatory medications to eliminate the bacteria, enhancing one's resistance, and getting plenty of rest.

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What vegetables are good to eat for erysipelas?

What to eat after erysipelas depends on the nature of the disease itself. Erysipelas is a skin disease caused by bacterial infection. Therefore, it is beneficial to eat more foods that clear heat and detoxify after contracting erysipelas, such as winter melon, pumpkin, bitter melon, leafy greens, and mung beans. Additionally, it is also good to consume more vegetables and fruits, such as watermelon and bananas, which are rich in vitamins.

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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 medicine is good to take when erysipelas is almost healed?

It is still necessary to continue taking anti-inflammatory medication even if erysipelas is nearly healed, as erysipelas is an inflammatory reaction caused by bacterial infection of the lymphatic vessels. If treated with anti-inflammatory medication, remember that it's important to complete the full course of treatment. If you stop taking some of the anti-inflammatory medication because the erysipelas seems nearly healed and the full course of treatment is not completed, there's a possibility that the erysipelas may recur, which would be counterproductive. Therefore, even if the erysipelas is nearly healed, it is still necessary to take anti-inflammatory medication. Additionally, apart from taking medication, it is important to eat foods rich in protein and vitamins to aid recovery.

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What department should I go to for erysipelas?

Patients with erysipelas can consult the surgical department, because the predisposing factors before the onset of erysipelas may include external otitis, surgical wounds, skin infections, etc. Moreover, after the onset of erysipelas, it may cause persistent hard edema, which necessitates surgical intervention. Secondly, patients can also see the department of infectious diseases, as erysipelas is an infectious disease. Lastly, patients with erysipelas can consult the dermatology department, because erysipelas is an infectious skin disease that belongs to lymphangitis.