Almost everyone has heard the nameEczema diseases. It is a skin disease that is not transmitted from person to person. One of its varieties is microbial eczema. It prevails in about 27% of cases among people infected with this disease. It does not develop independently, but on the skin already affected by the pathology.
History of the disease
What is the cause of microbial eczema?If it was inherited or appeared due to allergic processes in the body. Endogenous (internal) and exogenous (external) factors influence its appearance. Eczema culprits can also be psycho-vegetative, neuroendocrine disorders.
If we talk specifically about the causes of microbialeczema, they lie in most cases in a weakened immunity. It may occur after suffering the disease, during the period of spring avitaminosis, when the immune protection is most reduced, the threshold of susceptibility of the organism of pathogenic bacteria is high. Especially for staphylococci and streptococci.
Risk Area
Who among people is at risk as the most susceptible to the disease?
- Neglecting personal hygiene procedures creates an excellent environment for the development of eczema.
- People who have problems with the work of the gastrointestinal tract, as well as disruptions in the functioning of the endocrine system.
- Those who are in constant stress, are experiencing increased emotional stress.
- People prone to frequent diseases due to weakened immunity.
Symptoms of the disease
Foci of microbial eczema often occur andlocalized on the lower limbs of man. They look like large foci, inflammation of the skin, with serous purulent blisters, weeping erosion. All lesions merge with each other, with no clear dividing edges. Microbial eczema is accompanied by severe itching, its areas are covered with purulent crusts, they tend to grow. Healthy skin around the affected area contains peeling foci (screenings).
Eczema Varieties
There are several types of microbial eczema.
- Cycosiformis most often occurs in people withpresence of inflamed hair follicles. Most of its manifestations are chin, upper lip, armpits, genitals. It looks like moist, inflamed areas of red color, accompanied by severe itching.
- Since this type of eczema is notan independent disease, and arising on the background of already existing pathological processes, then microbial eczema on the legs can manifest itself in case of varicose veins, in its advanced case.
- Human hands are also not insured against the manifestation of the disease. Microbial eczema on the hands is called nummular and manifests itself in the form of lesions of a round shape, with diameters of up to three centimeters.
- If the nails or skin is affected by a fungal infection, you can wait for the appearance of a mitotic type of eczema.
- Non-healing wounds, long-lasting injuries alsomay cause the development of the unpleasant factor. In this case, eczema is called paratraumatic and is localized around these skin lesions.
- Последним видом недуга страдают в основном women breastfeeding a child. Or people infected with scabies. Eczema appears around the nipples and has a similar name. Red spots become very wet, causing discomfort and itching.
Forms of eczema
Depending on the time of manifestation of the disease, microbial eczema may take the following forms.
- Spicy Lasts up to three months, is characterized by the appearance of bright red spots on the skin, they are moist and itchy.
- Subacute. Lasts up to six months. The skin is not only red, but compacted, flaky.
- Если не приняты вовремя меры по лечению недуга, eczema goes into the next form - chronic. Its manifestations bother more than six months. The affected skin becomes very dense, color sharply stands out from the surrounding tissue.
Symptoms
The very first and most prominent symptom, ifwhich can be judged on the occurrence of the disease, is the inflammation of the skin. Literally immediately, a rash and weeping erosion appears on the affected area. The whole process is accompanied by severe itching, which will not confuse eczema with any other ailment. If several affected lesions appeared on the skin at once, then after a while they merge, closing a healthy cover. The surface of these lesions is covered with a thick layer of purulent crusts.
Treatment of microbial eczema must beginin a timely manner, at its first manifestations. In no case can not self-medicate. If inappropriate intake of unsuitable drugs, lubrication of lesions with inappropriate ointment, the consequences may appear in the rash and the formation of secondary allergic lesions. Gradually, they merge into a single spot, spreading to healthy skin and becoming covered with weeping erosion. After that, microbial eczema turns into true.
How to diagnose
A dermatologist will not be difficult to recognize indisease (L20-L30 - codes for ICD) - microbial eczema. This is indicated by its secondary nature, that is, not independence of occurrence, but a consequence of an already existing malady, such as varicose veins, candidiasis, streptoderma. It will also indicate areas of infected skin or injured skin. To verify the correct diagnosis, carry out bacteriological seeding or scraping from the affected area. If there is reason to suspect the occurrence of eczema from a fungal infection, a scraping on the definition of pathogenic fungi is taken.
But first, the doctor carefully examines the history of the disease.patient to identify factors affecting the occurrence of eczema. Then a detailed visual examination of the affected skin areas is performed. And the third necessary element is to conduct a survey of the patient to establish the time of appearance and the severity of the disease.
Если не удается визуально диагностировать Since microbial eczema is necessary, or a more serious examination is necessary, then a histological examination of particles taken from the focus itself is carried out. This determines how strong the swelling of the dermis, vesicles. During the survey it is necessary to exclude the possibility of the disease with psoriasis, dermatitis or other types of eczema.
Treatment
В случае обнаружения микробной экземы лечение should be comprehensive. And, first of all, it should be aimed at eradicating the root causes of the disease and maintaining the entire body. Microbial eczema - a disease in most cases chronic. Therefore, it is difficult to get rid of it and it is even more difficult to keep the skin from newly appeared eruptions.
В лечении микробной экземы на ногах мазь помогает Best of all, it can also be used on affected areas of the arms. But only after a detailed study of the medical history and examination. First you need to identify the main pathology that led to the disease. After all, as already known, microbial eczema is a secondary and non-independent phenomenon. Only after establishing the cause is the effect on the inflammation site.
General recommendations
To get rid of an unpleasant illness, there are a number of general recommendations that are mandatory for all victims.
- Patients with eczema must carefully monitor body hygiene. But at the same time refrain from prolonged contact with water by the affected areas.
- You should refrain from overheating the body, do not sunbathe, do not expose the affected areas to the direct rays of the sun.
- Directly along with the process of getting rid of foci of infected tissue infection, the chronic infection in the body is also eliminated.
- Do not injure inflamed skin. Lingerie and clothing should be made of soft natural fabrics that do not cause discomfort.
- Do not do in the process of treatment and without a diet.It should consist mainly of milk-vegetable and meat dishes. And the latter should be less. It is forbidden to eat citrus. The restriction is imposed on the amount of liquid taken, alcohol, canned and spicy foods.
- In the case of varicose microbial eczema, treatment is an ointment and bandaging of the feet with an elastic bandage, or wearing tight stockings. First of all, it is necessary to direct forces to get rid of the varicose veins itself.
In addition to the conditions described, for the treatment of eczemadrugs are also used. Antihistamines - to get rid of allergic reactions, vitamins - to support immunity and restore balance in the body. Treatment with ointment for microbial eczema on the legs in combination with medications quickly leads to positive results. Treat the affected areas with antiseptics.
Local Therapy
Treat microbial eczema and make you feel betterA sick person can be at home. To do this, you need to make lotions on the affected areas of lead water and 1% resorcinol solution. Treat the foci with Castellani fluid. If the cause of eczema lies in the presence of bacteria in the body, ointments containing antibiotics - Bactroban and Dettol are well suited. For drying weeping tissues use ointment containing tar. For the treatment of eczema caused by fungus antifungal ointment suitable.
When the disease goes to a more severe stagethey already use conventional therapy, using hydrocortisone ointment and glucocorticosteroids to help reverse the recurrence. Additionally, prescribe vitamins B and C in the form of intramuscular injections. After removing the acute phase, the affected skin is exposed to ultraviolet irradiation. The long-lasting positive effect of the treatment will help to preserve the therapeutic mud and protect the skin from frost, snow, sun, rain.
What will happen if not treated
In some cases, a person may be longtime to ignore the appearance of inflamed lesions of the skin and not to consult specialists for the appointment of an effective treatment. What can happen in this case? Red itchy spots spread quite quickly to still healthy skin. They will cause a herpetic infection. The disease will become chronic, which you will not be able to get rid of.
The same effect can be observed when tryingself cure. Only a timely appeal to a specialist, the appointment of the right drugs and compliance with the above recommendations will help get rid of the disease and avoid relapses in the future.
Prevention
It is not enough to cure eczema.A number of actions need to be taken to prevent the unpleasant disease from occurring in the future. First of all, you need to carefully monitor body hygiene. The skin should not be allowed to become infected or structural changes. If you find the above diseases that cause eczema, you should immediately take measures to cure. Only if these recommendations are observed, it will be possible not only to recover from an unpleasant illness, but also to forget about it forever.
