یہ بیکٹیریا کی وجہ سے جلد کی اوپری پرت کا ایک انفیکشن ہے جس میں جلد پر بڑے بڑے سرخ دھبے بن جاتے ہیں۔ اس کے ساتھ ساتھ بخار، سردی لگنا اور جلد پر چھالے بننے کی علامات بھی سامنے آ سکتی ہیں۔
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MBBS (Pb), Dip Derma (AFPGMI), FCPS (Derm) Clinical Fellowship in Dermatopathology (UK) MCPS (HPE)
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MBBS, CRCP, D.DERM (Thailand ), Diploma in Dermato-Surgery (Bangkok), Research Course (UK)
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MBBS, FCPS (Dermatology), Certified (Aesthetic Medicine)
Erysipelas is a particular skin infection caused by Group A Streptococcus bacterium. If left untreated it then develops into superficial cutaneous lymphatics. What happens is that a tender, very reddish and numb and well-defined plaque on the skin forms when this bacterium affects the skin. The sign which sets this apart from other skin infections, like cellulitis, is its well-defined border.
Doctors assumed in the past that the only affected region is the face. However, according to National Organization for Rare Disorders, 4 out of every 5 suffering from erysipelas have the symptoms on their legs. There is also a chance for it to appear on the arms and the trunk region.
If treated properly with prescribed antibiotics, it is possible for one to improve lessen erysipelas symptoms.
Before any visible signs of Erysipelas appear on your skin, you may feel unwell. C hills, Fever, shivering, and a high temperature is all possible symptoms.
The skin is usually affected in a particular area and can manifest itself in one of the following ways:
Following are the causes of Erysipelas:
Other factors can also increase a person's risk of developing erysipelas. These include:
Treatment
Erysipelas is treated with antibiotics. But those allergic to penicillin should inform their doctor before beginning treatment.
Other options for reducing pain and discomfort and speeding up the healing process include:
There are certain conditions which could easily increase an individual’s susceptibility to erysipelas. It is not necessary that they affect the skin directly. For example, dysfunctional veins and lymphatic vessels and being overly obese could heighten the risk of getting erysipelas. Drinking too much alcohol, and/or having a weakened immune system are also known risk factors. Not properly controlling diabetes and having circulatory problems can also increase the vulnerability.
Erysipelas can be prevented by: