It turns out that every third person on earth at least once, but faced with eczema. This is a disease that affects the skin and is expressed by severe itching, redness. One of the varieties of this disease is microbial eczema. Photos of this disease can be seen in the pictures below. The appearance of the affected foci is not very pleasant: they become covered with crusts, get wet, and look unaesthetic. Microbial eczema differs from other infectious skin diseases in that it is caused not only by the microorganism itself, but by malfunctions in the human immune system. And this greatly complicates the process of recovery.
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Microbial eczema can be:
- Acute - lasts from a few weeks to 3 months. A bright red spot appears on the skin, it itches, gets wet.
- Subacute - lasts from 3 months to six months. Here, not only reddening of the skin is observed, but also its thickening, the appearance of peeling.
- Chronic - lasts longer than 6 months. Affected skin is very dense, the color is very different from the surrounding tissue.
Where can it manifest?
Microbial eczema, photowhich can be seen in the article arises:
- In places of chronic pyoderma.
- Around trophic ulcers.
- In the area of poorly healing wounds.
- Near abrasions, fistulas.
- On sick legs (varicose veins).
Reasons for appearance
Before starting the treatment of microbial eczema, it is necessary to find out what was the reason for the development of this disease. The causes of the disease may be as follows:
- Heredity.
- Weakened immunity.
- Consequences of allergies.
- Diseases of internal organs.
- Hormonal imbalance.
- Frequent stress, nervous disorders, depression.
- Impact on the body of adverse natural factors.
Who is at risk? People with high susceptibility to pathogens of microbial eczema - streptococci. They often:
- Lack of personal hygiene.
- Have problems with the digestive tract, as well as the endocrine system.
- Experiencing stress.
- They are constantly sick, the defenses of such people are depleted.
Microbial eczema - hands
Appears as a result of complications of pustular skin diseases, formed around wounds, ulcers, fistulas, burns. Treatment of microbial eczema on the hands is a lengthy exercise, since a person usually comes into contact with various objects, household chemicals, without putting on gloves. The therapy for this disease is different for each patient, because people have a different type,the severity of the disease. Also, when choosing a method of treatment, the doctor takes into account the age of the patient, his general state of he alth.
In general, the treatment of microbial eczema on the hands should be comprehensive. The specialist prescribes the following groups of drugs:
- Enterosobents to reduce intoxication. These can be such drugs in the form of tablets as "Atoxil", "Polysorb".
- Antibiotics. These can be aminoglycosides, macrolides, fluoroquinolones.
- Hormonal treatment. Preparations "Prednisolone", "Dexamethasone".
- Vitamin therapy. Be sure to prescribe ascorbic, folic acid, vitamins E and B.
- Antihistamines. These can be drugs such as Zirtek, Loratadin, Erius, Lomilan, and others.
- Immunostimulants - "Timogen", "Plasmol", etc.
We must not forget that microbial eczema on the hands is treated more slowly than on the legs. After all, the lower limbs may not come into contact with chemicals, detergents, etc. But with hands, a person daily washes dishes, washes clothes, etc. Therefore, doctors give such recommendations to patients for a speedy recovery:
- If possible, limit, but it is better to stop using products for washing floors, dishes.
- The water should not be hot, the optimum temperature is 37 degrees.
Microbial eczema on lower extremities
The disease can also start on the legs if microbes get into wounds and abrasions. Symptoms of the disease on the lower extremities - the appearance of purulentblisters, redness, itching. Microbial eczema on the legs is treated in the same way as on the hands. Antibacterial, antiseptic and antifungal drugs are prescribed. Medicines are used externally and internally. If the disease is accompanied by varicose veins, then the treatment of microbial eczema on the legs is supplemented by wearing special compression underwear - stockings, socks, tights, which tone up blood flow. The doctor also gives recommendations to the patient:
- Do not load your legs.
- Avoid walking long distances.
- Wear well-ventilated shoes to get rid of rashes on your feet.
- Wear natural socks.
- At night, put a small cushion or pillow under your feet.
Popular topical antibiotic for microbial eczema
The drug for the local treatment of diseases resulting from bacterial infections of the skin and soft tissues, which is successfully used in medicine, is called "Bactroban". Instructions for use of this medication are as follows:
- Apply ointment 2 to 3 times a day. Apply a small amount of the product to the problem area, put a bandage on top.
- Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after application.
Duration of therapy with this ointment is up to 10 days, depending on the severity of microbial eczema. If there is no improvement within 5 days, then the patient should consult a doctor to change the treatment regimen.
Cream "Bactroban", instructions for use of whichmust be in the package with the medication, can be used both as monotherapy and in combination with other drugs.
Corticosteroid drug
An effective ointment with anti-inflammatory, antipruritic and decongestant effects, successfully used for dermatitis, psoriasis and eczema, is called "Lokoid". The active ingredient is hydrocortisone 17-butyrate. Lokoid cream, the price of which is quite high, given that the ointment is sold in tubes of only 30 g, is used as follows:
- Apply the product to problem areas 1 to 3 times a day. If the skin condition improves, reduce the use of the drug to 3 times a week.
- Apply the ointment with massaging movements. The therapeutic course is set individually and depends on the patient's condition and the course of the disease.
Attention! Dermatologists prescribe patients to apply ointment from 30 to 60 g for 1 week, and it costs about 350 rubles. for a tube. Considering that the Lokoid drug, the price of which may initially seem low, is spent rapidly - a package for 7 days - it is easy to calculate how much money a person will have to spend if his course of therapy is 3 weeks. It turns out that from 1050 to 1800 r. And that's just for this ointment. But it is necessarily used together with other drugs for complex therapy.
Soderm solution
This is another remedy that is used to treat microbialeczema. The drug belongs to corticosteroid medicines. Soderm solution relieves itching and pain. You can use the product up to 4 times a week. Treatment of microbial eczema with this solution can bring side effects to a person, for example, allergic reactions will appear in the form of itching, spots, excessive hair growth in unwanted places.
The drug "Soderm" is prohibited to use in such cases:
- People who have skin tuberculosis, smallpox, acne, skin manifestations of syphilis.
- Children under 1 year old.
- For skin reactions after vaccinations.
- With individual intolerance to the components of the drug.
A solution is used to treat microbial eczema on the head. The patient independently applies a small amount of the drug using a special nozzle to the scalp affected by the disease.
The withdrawal of Soderm should be gradual.
Ointment "Triderm"
Treatment of microbial eczema with this drug gives a good result if a person uses the cream 2 times a day without interruption for 2 weeks. Means "Triderm" has the following effects:
- anti-inflammatory;
- antibacterial;
- antiallergic;
- antipruritic;
- antifungal.
This drug is quite effective, it quickly relieves inflammation on the skin, but in some cases it is forbidden to use it:
- With diagnoses such as chicken pox, herpes,skin tuberculosis, skin manifestations of syphilis.
- For open wounds.
- Babies under 2 years old.
Use the cream with caution for pregnant women, especially in the 1st trimester, children over 2 years old.
Physiotherapy Methods
In addition to the use of ointments, creams for microbial eczema, dermatologists also prescribe drugs for oral administration, diet. Also, the patient may be offered one of the options for physiotherapy:
- Laser treatment.
- Electrophoresis with drugs.
- Ultraviolet irradiation.
- Exposure to ozone.
People who successfully get rid of microbial eczema should follow preventive measures in the future so that the problem does not return again. Be sure to increase immunity, exclude from the diet those foods that may be allergens, and observe personal hygiene.
Ignoring the problem
If a person does not go to the doctor, does not respond to a disease such as microbial eczema, ignores the treatment (ointment, pills, physiotherapy, folk remedies) prescribed by a specialist, this can lead to serious consequences and cause:
- Spread of red, itchy patches to other areas of the skin.
- Appearance of Kaposi's eczema, a herpes infection.
- Development of a chronic form of microbial eczema that cannot be cured.
Also, such sad consequences can be observed in those patients who are trying to eliminate the disease on their own. Only a specialist after a series of tests, evaluationsthe general he alth of the patient can prescribe the correct treatment regimen. Therefore, if you suspect this skin disease, you do not need to try to find drugs on your own, you must urgently go for a consultation with a dermatologist.
Conclusion
In this article, the reader got acquainted with such an unpleasant problem as microbial eczema. Not a single person is immune from this disease, because various factors can serve as the causes of its appearance: from frequent stress to unfavorable living conditions. It is necessary to treat microbial eczema in a complex way: take medicines, lubricate problem areas with ointments, such as Triderm, Lokoid, Bactroban. Also, do not forget about diet and personal hygiene. And a timely appeal to a dermatologist will help not to start the problem and not turn it into the category of chronic ailments.
