Erysipelas and Cellulitis : Description, Natural Treatment, Management and Advice For Patient

Erysipelas and Cellulitis : Description, Natural Treatment, Management and Advice For Patient


Description


● Spreading bacterial infection of the skin
● Cellulitis involves the deep subcutaneous tissue
● Erysipelas is an acute superficial form of cellulitis and involves the dermis and upper subcutaneous tissue

Causes

● Streptococcus pyogenes and Staphylococcus aureus
● Risk factors include immunosuppression, wounds, leg ulcers, toeweb intertrigo, and minor skin injury

Presentation


● Most common in the lower limbs
● Local signs of inflammation – swelling (tumor), erythema (rubor), warmth (calor), pain (dolor); may be associated with lymphangitis
● Systemically unwell with fever, malaise or rigors, particularly with erysipelas
● Erysipelas is distinguished from cellulitis by a well-defined, red raised border

Management


● Antibiotics (e.g. flucloxacillin or benzylpenicillin)
● Supportive care including rest, leg elevation, sterile dressings and analgesia
Complications
● Local necrosis, abscess and septicaemia

Erysipelas and Cellulitis : Description, Natural Treatment, Management and Advice For Patient

Description

● Spreading bacterial infection of the skin
● Cellulitis involves the deep subcutaneous tissue
● Erysipelas is an acute superficial form of cellulitis and involves the dermis and upper subcutaneous tissue

Causes

● Streptococcus pyogenes and Staphylococcus aureus
● Risk factors include immunosuppression, wounds, leg ulcers, toeweb intertrigo, and minor skin injury

Presentation

● Most common in the lower limbs
● Local signs of inflammation – swelling (tumor), erythema (rubor), warmth (calor), pain (dolor); may be associated with lymphangitis
● Systemically unwell with fever, malaise or rigors, particularly with erysipelas
● Erysipelas is distinguished from cellulitis by a well-defined, red raised border

Management

● Antibiotics (e.g. flucloxacillin or benzylpenicillin)
● Supportive care including rest, leg elevation, sterile dressings and analgesia

Complications

● Local necrosis, abscess and septicaemia

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Erysipelas and Cellulitis : Description, Natural Treatment, Management and Advice For Patient 2018-12-28T02:33:00-08:00 Rating: 4.5 Diposkan Oleh: David Maharoni