How to treat erysipelas of lower limbs

Erysipelas is a common skin disease characterized by large areas of redness on the face or legs. Some people think that erysipelas is just a minor illness and do not take it seriously. In fact, if erysipelas is not treated for a long time, in severe cases it may even pose a threat to the patient's life. So, how to treat erysipelas of the lower limbs?

Erysipelas of the lower limbs is mainly caused by hemolytic streptococcal infection of the subcutaneous lymphatic network.

The main treatments are as follows:

1. Pay attention to rest during the illness and avoid excessive walking, which may increase the pressure of lymph return in the lower limbs. When resting in bed, elevate the affected limb to promote lymphatic return;

2. Choose the antibiotic to which hemolytic streptococci are sensitive: penicillin. Other medications include low-molecular-weight dextran that reduces blood viscosity and improves blood circulation, and sodium aescinate that promotes the reduction of swelling.

3. Local treatment: magnesium sulfate wet compress, local infrared therapy, etc.

4. Improve the body's own immunity.