Pyoderma

General description of the disease

It is a purulent-inflammatory process of the skin. In some cases, the subcutaneous retina may also be affected. Pathogenic bacteria provoke the development of this skin pathology – staphylococci, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and streptococci^[3]… Pyoderma represent at least 1/3 of all skin diseases.

In regions with a warm climate, the seasonality of the incidence is not traced, while in countries with a cold climate, the peak of exacerbation of pyoderma is observed precisely in the cold months – from October to April.

There are a number of occupations that increase the risk of developing pyoderma, these include:

1. 1 agricultural workers;
2. 2 drivers, conductors, conductors;
3. 3 miners;
4. 4 people working in the woodworking industry.

Pyoderma, proceeding in a mild form, does not leave traces behind, since the skin is shallowly affected and completely recovers. The chronic form affects the deep layers and leaves behind scars.

Causes of pyoderma

Pyoderma may occur primarily on healthy skin and reappear as a complication after itchy skin diseases. The following factors can contribute to the development of this pathology:

• an allergic reaction of the skin, regardless of its origin;
• minor skin injuries: cuts, bites, scratches, scratching after insect bites, microtrauma due to rubbing with shoes or tight clothing;
• immune damage to the skin;
• hypothermia or overheating of the skin;
• hypersensitivity to purulent infections;
• changes in skin pH;
• pathology of the gastrointestinal tract.

A favorable background for the appearance of pyoderma can be:

1. 1 smoking and alcohol abuse;
2. 2 stress;
3. 3 starvation and malnutrition;
4. 4 disruption of the central nervous system;
5. 5 a general decrease in immunity;
6. 6 disruption of the internal organs;
7. 7 tonsillitis and caries;
8. 8 blood diseases;
9. 9 autoimmune pathologies;
10. 10 diabetes;
11. 11 avitaminosis;
12. 12 obesity or wasting of the body;
13. 13 insufficient adherence to the rules of personal hygiene;
14. 14 seborrhea.

Types and symptoms of pyoderma

Usually the cause of this disease is staphylococcus or streptococcus. The most common types of pyoderma are:

• boil is an inflammatory process in the area of ​​the hair follicle, usually localized on the thighs, neck and face. After opening, still purulent masses can go out for another 3-4 days, after which the necrotic core is rejected. The resulting ulcer heals within a week and leaves a scar on the skin. The life cycle of a boil is up to 2 weeks;
• sycosis is a purulent lesion of the skin in the mouth. Affects, as a rule, men in the area of ​​the mustache and beard;
• ecthyma vulgaris – rashes on the thighs, trunk and legs;
• carbuncle – inflammation of areas of the subcutaneous tissue of a purulent nature, localized on the back, buttocks and neck;
• impetigo – an inflammatory process of the skin in the form of pustules on the body, usually affects children and is easily transmitted by contact;
• folliculitis – a pathology that affects the places where vellus hair grows;
• hydradenitis, which is popularly known as “udder boughs” – damage to the sweat glands, usually occurs in obese women. The inflammatory process is localized in the armpits, sometimes in the nipple area or near the anus. In people with weakened immunity, hydradenitis can become chronic.

Accordingly, the symptoms of the disease depend on the type of pyoderma. Common symptoms include:

1. 1 chills and fever;
2. 2 swollen lymph nodes;
3. 3 dry skin, peeling;
4. 4 weakness;
5. 5 different types of tissue damage.

For example, with hydradenitis, a furuncle forms in the armpit, which bothers the patient, causing acute pain with every movement. Folliculitis is manifested by small pustules with bluish nodules. With ostiofolliculitis in the area of ​​abscesses, redness of the skin is observed^[4]… Carbuncles are large enough abscesses with redness and swelling.

Complications of pyoderma

Pyoderma is fraught with septic complications. With untimely therapy, the disease can turn into a gangrenous form, purulent lymphadenitis and abscess develop.

Prevention of pyoderma

The main preventive measures to prevent the development of pyoderma include:

• strict adherence to the rules of personal hygiene at home and at work;
• regular medical examinations;
• timely treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and ENT, skin pathologies, caries;
• patients with diabetes mellitus should carefully look after the skin and, if possible, avoid microtrauma;
• healthy lifestyle;
• correct balanced nutrition;
• timely and thoroughly handle cuts and scratches;
• sports and physical education.

Treatment of pyoderma in mainstream medicine

After diagnostics, which includes urine and blood tests, microbiological analysis of scrapings from affected tissues, visual examination of the skin and determination of the culture of the causative agent of the disease, a dermatologist or infectious disease specialist prescribes treatment.

Therapy begins with antibacterial agents, and the antibiotic must be selected taking into account the results of bacterial culture. Then vitamin complexes and immunostimulating drugs are connected.

If the disease progresses rapidly, then drugs are prescribed that stimulate microcirculation in the tissues. In the chronic form of pyoderma, cytostatics are recommended. From physiotherapeutic procedures, laser irradiation is indicated.

Antibiotics are used not only in the form of tablets or injections, but also as ointments, as a basis for compresses or irrigation of ulcers. Bandages with Dimexin in combination with antibacterial agents are applied to carbuncles and boils, which promote the rejection of pus from the wound.

In some cases, the boil is surgically opened.

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