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 ailment 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 crusty, get wet, look unaesthetic. Microbial eczema differs from other infectious diseases of the skin in that it is caused not only by the microorganism itself, but by malfunctions in the human immune system. And this greatly complicates the healing process.
Kinds
Microbial eczema can be:
- Acute - lasts from several 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 redness of the skin is observed, but also its tightening, the appearance of peeling.
- Chronic - lasts more than 6 months. The affected skin is very dense, the color is very different from the surrounding tissue.
Where can it manifest?
Microbial eczema, a photo of which 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 sore feet (varicose veins).
Reasons for the appearance
Before starting treatment of microbial eczema, it is necessary to find out what was the reason for the development of this disease. The causes of the onset of the disease can be as follows:
- Heredity.
- Weakening of the immune system.
- The effects of allergies.
- Diseases of the internal organs.
- Violation of the hormonal background.
- Frequent stress, nervous disorders, depression.
- The impact on the body of adverse natural factors.
Who is at risk? People with a high susceptibility to microbial eczema pathogens - streptococci. They often:
- Neglect 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 exhausted.
Microbial Eczema - Hands
Appears due to complications of pustular skin diseases, forms around wounds, ulcers, fistulas, burns. Treatment of microbial eczema on the hands is a long task, as a person usually comes into contact with various objects, household chemicals, without putting on gloves. Therapy of this disease for each patient is different, because people have a different type, the severity of the ailment. Also, when choosing a method of treatment, the doctor takes into account the age of the patient, his general state of health.
In general, treatment of microbial eczema on the hands should be comprehensive. The specialist prescribes such groups of drugs:
- Enterobosobeny to reduce intoxication. It can be such drugs in the form of tablets, such as Atoxil, Polysorb.
- Antibiotics. These can be aminoglycosides, macrolides, fluoroquinolones.
- Hormone treatment. Preparations "Prednisolone", "Dexamethasone."
- Vitamin Therapy. Ascorbic, folic acid, vitamins of group E and B are surely prescribed.
- Antihistamines. These may be such drugs as Zirtek, Loratadin, Erius, Lomilan, etc.
- Immunostimulants - "Timogen", "Plazmol", etc.
We must not forget that microbial eczema on the hands is treated more slowly than on the legs. After all, the lower extremities may not be in contact with chemicals, detergents, etc. But with a person’s hands washing dishes daily, washing clothes, etc. Therefore, doctors give such recommendations to patients for a speedy recovery:
- If possible, limit, but rather stop using, mopping utensils.
- Water should not be hot, the optimum temperature is 37 degrees.
Microbial eczema on the lower extremities
The disease can begin on the legs if microbes get into wounds and abrasions. Symptoms of the disease on the lower extremities - the appearance of purulent vesicles, redness, itching. Microbial eczema on the legs is treated exactly the same 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 complemented by wearing special compression underwear - stockings, socks, tights that tone the bloodstream. The doctor also gives recommendations to the patient:
- Do not load the legs.
- Avoid walking long distances.
- Wear well-ventilated shoes to get rid of a rash on your feet.
- Wear natural socks.
- At night, adjust a small cushion or pillow under your feet.
Popular local antibiotic against microbial eczema
The drug for local therapy 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.
The duration of therapy with this ointment is up to 10 days, depending on the severity of microbial eczema. If no improvement occurs within 5 days, then the patient needs to see a doctor to change the treatment regimen.
Cream "Bactroban", the instructions for use of which must be in the package with the medication, can be used both as monotherapy, and in combination with other medicines.
Corticosteroid drug
An effective ointment with anti-inflammatory, antipruritic and decongestant effect, successfully used for dermatitis, psoriasis and eczema, is called "Lokoid". As the active substance, hydrocortisone 17-butyrate is used. 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 skin condition improves, reduce the use of the drug to 3 times a week.
- Apply 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 r. per tube. Considering that the Lokoid drug, whose price may initially seem low, is consumed rapidly - packaging in 7 days, it is easy to calculate how much money a person will have to spend if his treatment course is 3 weeks. It turns out that from 1050 to 1800 p. And this is only for this ointment. But it is necessarily used together with other drugs for complex therapy.
Soderm solution
This is another tool that is used to treat microbial eczema. The drug belongs to corticosteroid medicines. Soderm solution relieves itching and pain. You can use the tool 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 forbidden to use in such cases:
- People who have skin tuberculosis, smallpox, acne, skin manifestations of syphilis.
- Children under 1 year.
- In case of skin reactions after vaccination.
- 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 on the scalp affected by the disease.
The cancellation of Soderm funds should take place gradually.
Ointment "Triderm"
Treatment of microbial eczema with this drug gives a good result if a person uses the cream 2 times a day without a break for 2 weeks. Means "Triderm" has the following effects:
- anti-inflammatory;
- antibacterial;
- anti-allergic;
- antipruritic;
- antifungal.
This drug is quite effective, it quickly removes inflammation on the skin, but in some cases it is forbidden to use it:
- With such diagnoses as chicken pox, herpes, skin tuberculosis , skin manifestations of syphilis.
- With open wounds.
- Kids up to 2 years old.
Use with caution cream for pregnant women, especially in the 1st trimester, for children older than 2 years.
Physiotherapeutic methods
In addition to the use of ointments, creams from microbial eczema, dermatologists also prescribe drugs for oral administration, dieting. Also, the patient may be offered one of the options for physiotherapy:
- Laser treatment.
- Electrophoresis with drugs.
- UV irradiation.
- Exposure to ozone.
People who successfully get rid of microbial eczema should take preventative measures in the future so that the problem does not come back again. Be sure to increase immunity, exclude from the diet those products that may be allergens, 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, the treatment (ointment, tablets, physiotherapy, folk remedies) prescribed by a specialist is ignored, this can lead to serious consequences and cause:
- The spread of red itchy spots to other areas of the skin.
- The appearance of Kaposi's eczema, herpetic infection.
- The development of a chronic form of microbial eczema that is impossible to get rid of.
Also, such sad consequences can be observed in those patients who are independently trying to eliminate the disease. Only a specialist after a series of tests, assessing the general health of the patient can prescribe the correct treatment regimen. Therefore, if you suspect a skin disease, you do not need to try to find the drugs yourself, you must urgently consult a dermatologist.
Conclusion
In this article, the reader met with such an unpleasant problem as microbial eczema. No one is safe from this disease, because various factors can serve as the reasons for its appearance: from frequent stresses to adverse living conditions. It is necessary to treat microbial eczema comprehensively: take medications, lubricate problem areas with ointments, such as Triderm, Lokoid, and Bactroban. Also, one should not forget about diet and personal hygiene. A timely appeal to a dermatologist will help not to start the problem and not translate it into the category of chronic ailments.