Daily care for erysipelas is as important as its treatment. Improper care or treatment can easily lead to recurrence of erysipelas. Patients with erysipelas should pay attention to rest, avoid overwork, and isolate appropriately. If the disease occurs in the lower limbs, they should stay in bed and elevate the affected limb. Penicillin is the first choice for drug treatment, which can be taken orally or intravenously. For those allergic to penicillin, erythromycin or sulfonamide drugs can be taken orally. Locally, 20%-30% ichthammol ointment can be applied externally, or wet敷 dressing with 0.1% rivamizole solution can be used. Radical treatment of tinea pedis can prevent erysipelas in the lower limbs, and to prevent facial erysipelas, one should avoid and correct the habit of picking the nose.
Patients with erysipelas should stay in bed and avoid fatigue. For erysipelas in the lower limbs, a pillow can be used to elevate the calf at an angle of 35-45 degrees; patients with head and face erysipelas can take a semi-recumbent position. The diet should be light, avoiding stimulating foods. Encourage patients to drink more water. Feverish patients can be given alcohol baths or antipyretics; when the skin feels itchy, scratching should be avoided to prevent secondary infection.
In terms of medication for erysipelas, antibiotics are mainly used, with penicillin being the first choice, followed by gentamicin, erythromycin, tetracycline or sulfonamide drugs. It is worth noting that antibiotics should not be discontinued until 3-5 days after systemic and local symptoms disappear to avoid recurrence of erysipelas. Locally, wet heat敷 dressings with 50% magnesium sulfate can be used, or wet敷 dressings with a solution made up of half lead wash and half alcohol can be tried.
For daily care of erysipelas, the above is a detailed introduction by experts on daily care for erysipelas, hoping to help you. If you have more questions, you can consult online with experts from Shanxi Yikang Peripheral Vascular Hospital. Finally, wish you good health.
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