What are the treatment methods for erysipelas? Erysipelas is an acute inflammation of the skin network structure and superficial cellulitis caused by streptococcus. It usually occurs on the face and lower legs, and is prone to recurrence. What are the treatment methods for erysipelas? Experts from Shanxi Yikang Peripheral Vasculitis Hospital divide the treatment methods of erysipelas into general treatment, antibiotic treatment, and traditional Chinese medicine therapy based on more than 20 years of clinical experience. Let's take a look at what the treatment methods for erysipelas are.
1. General treatment for erysipelas: Isolate the patient to prevent infection, rest in bed, drink plenty of water. Provide high slope position, if the lower limbs are affected, elevate the lower limbs, and provide liquid food.
2. Antibiotic application for erysipelas: Penicillin is preferred, given intramuscular injection or intravenous drip. If allergic, other antibiotics can be selected appropriately. Fluid replacement is necessary when needed, and acid-base imbalance should be corrected.
3. Traditional Chinese medicine therapy for erysipelas: The external treatment of erysipelas has been confirmed. Jinhuang ointment, Quanxie ointment, etc., can be applied externally, or fresh wild chrysanthemum leaves, fresh dandelion, fresh viola can be crushed and wet-laid. Blood-letting with a lancet and cupping (applicable to the lower limbs) can also be used. The principle of internal treatment with traditional Chinese medicine is to cool the blood, clear heat, detoxify, and resolve stasis. For those occurring on the head and face, Puji Detoxifying Decoction can be selected, including Scutellaria baicalensis, Coptis chinensis, licorice, Isatis indigotica root, mint, Ma Bo, Forsythia suspensa, Bupleurum chinense,升ma, tangerine peel, Arctium lappa seeds, etc.; for those occurring on the lower limbs, Geshi Dampness-Draining Decoction combined with Five Flavor Decoction can be selected, including Geshi, Coix seed, Phellodendron amurense, tree peony bark, Alisma plantago-aquatica,通关grass, talc, honeysuckle, Euonymus alatus, Plantago asiatica, etc.; for infants, Rhinoceros Horn Rehmannia Combination combined with Coptis Detoxifying Decoction can be selected, including Coptis, Scutellaria baicalensis, gardenia, rhinoceros horn, raw rehmannia root, tree peony bark, licorice, etc.
The above is a detailed introduction by experts on the treatment methods for erysipelas, hoping it will help you. The drug information for treating erysipelas mentioned above is for reference only. If you have more questions, you can consult the experts of Shanxi Yikang Peripheral Vasculitis Hospital online. Finally, I wish you good health.
For more details, please visit the Erysipelas Special Topic of Shanxi Yikang Peripheral Vasculitis Hospital: http://www.sxykmgy.com/dandu/ or consult the experts for free. The experts will provide detailed answers based on the specific situation of the patient.
If you want to reprint this article, please indicate the source as Shanxi Yikang Peripheral Vasculitis Hospital: http://www.sxykmgy.com/ddzl/22134.html