Ecthyma

Ecthyma is an infectious skin disease usually caused by staphylococci of the species Staphylococcus aureus. With ecthyma, the entire thickness of the epidermis is affected (unlike impetigo, which is a superficial infectious disease of the skin).

Ecthyma is characterized by the appearance on the skin of painful ulcers or pustules with purulent discharge. They are usually localized on the lower extremities, less often on the face and torso. The ulcers slowly increase in size, and their bottom becomes covered with a crust.

Ecthyma takes longer to treat than impetigo. Antibiotics, antiseptic ointments and drugs that accelerate healing are used for treatment. Sometimes after suffering ecthyma, scars remain on the skin.

Prevention of ecthyma consists of observing the rules of personal hygiene, as well as timely treatment of other infectious skin diseases.

Ecthyma is an infectious disease that affects the skin and can be caused by various microorganisms. This is usually due to staphylococci, which affect the entire thickness of the epidermis, making it more serious than superficial impetigo.

Symptoms of ecthyma may include redness, swelling and blistering of the skin, which can be painful and itchy. Once the blisters burst, they can leave scars and scars on the skin that can last for a long time.

Treatment for ecthyma may take several weeks or months, depending on the severity of the disease and the patient's condition. Treatment usually includes antibiotics and topical ointments, which help reduce inflammation and speed wound healing.

It is important to note that ecthyma can be contagious to other people, so precautions such as regular hand washing and avoiding contact with sick people must be taken. If you have any symptoms of ecthyma, see your doctor for diagnosis and treatment.

Ecthyma is one of the infectious skin diseases, which is also known as “scab”. It is often caused by staphylococcus. Ecthymas can be large or small, but any form causes severe pain and discomfort. If the affected area is large enough, it may be difficult for the patient to move; even small ecthymas cause excruciating pain. Ecthyma usually appears as round or oval patches on the skin that can be located anywhere on the body, including the scalp, chest, arms, legs, or back.

Typically, ecthyma causes severe inflammation in the skin tissue. This inflammation can in turn lead to the development of scars and scars. Although large or old ecthymas are slower to heal, they often leave noticeable scars on the skin in the form of long, linear marks that last a lifetime.

As a rule, treatment of ecthyma begins with the prescription of antibiotics to eliminate the underlying cause of the disease. In some cases, surgery may be necessary to remove inflammation and reduce the risk of scar tissue developing. Self-medication is dangerous and can cause the patient’s condition to worsen. It is also necessary to monitor the nutritional status of the skin during treatment. Due to inflammation of the skin tissue, the skin must receive the proper amount of vitamins, oxygen and hydration. To do this, you need to drink a sufficient amount of liquid, use non-gas-based drinking preparations