Pyoderma

Pyoderma: Pustular skin infections

Pyoderma, also known as pustular skin infections, is a common condition characterized by the formation of pustules and ulcers on the surface of the skin. This condition is caused by a variety of microorganisms, including bacteria and, less commonly, fungi.

The term "pyoderma" comes from the Greek words "pio" (bladder) and "derma" (skin), which reflects the main symptoms of this disease - the formation of pustules and ulcers on the skin.

Causes of pyoderma include loss of skin integrity, which can be caused by injury, insect bites, scratches, or eczema. A weakened immune system can also contribute to the development of pyoderma. Often patients with pyoderma have other concomitant diseases, such as diabetes or allergic reactions.

Symptoms of pyoderma can vary depending on the type of infection, but they typically include itching, redness, swelling, pustules, sores and crusts on the skin. The most common forms of pyoderma include folliculitis (inflammation of the hair follicles), impetigo (infection of the upper layers of the skin), and cellulite (deep inflammation of the skin and subcutaneous tissue).

The diagnosis of pyoderma is usually made on the basis of clinical examination and analysis of skin samples taken for bacteriological examination. Treatment of pyoderma involves the use of antibiotics or antimicrobial agents, both locally and systemically, depending on the severity of the infection. It is important to maintain skin hygiene to prevent the spread of infection and recurrence of pyoderma.

Preventing pyoderma includes maintaining healthy skin, avoiding injuries and vulnerabilities, promptly treating other skin conditions, and strengthening the immune system. To prevent the spread of pyoderma, it is important to practice good hygiene, including regular hand washing and clean skin.

In conclusion, pyoderma is a pustular infection of the skin that can cause discomfort and problems. Early consultation with a doctor and proper treatment will help prevent complications and quickly get rid of symptoms. Following good hygiene and skin care guidelines will help prevent recurrences of pyoderma and keep your skin healthy.

Pyoderma is a general name for various kinds of pustules found on the skin as a contagious skin disease caused by pyogenic microorganisms. Otherwise it is called pyosis, and in the past the term “erysipelas” was also used for it. The term "pyoderma" was coined by René Théophile Kohrstempel, born in 1845 in Basel.

Pyoderma can be caused by all types of pyogenic bacterial infections, which include almost all bacteria of the genera Streptococcus, Staphylococcus aureus and Gonococcus (except C.pseudodiptheriae and C.diphtheriae). Sometimes, based on the presence of a characteristic odor, a large number of papules and nodules on the skin covered with pus or transparent ichor, the doctor diagnoses other diseases, in particular eczema, staphyloderma and dermatophytosis, which occur with the presence of pus, but are actually pyoderma. Pyoderma can sometimes be determined by a blood test: in the absence of significant changes, the analysis may show leukocytosis and an increase in ESR, which will confirm the diagnosis.