How quickly to treat streptodermia in children?
Treatment of the disease involves the elimination of the pathogen in the body. It is also important not to rip off the formed crust. The dermatologist will definitely determine the better treatment for streptoderma.
To treat the skin around the focus of streptoderma, prescribe antiseptic drugs in the form of alcohol solutions. They can not be applied to natural folds and under the scalp.
Treatment of the lesion itself can be fucorcine. It is an effective tool and it dries well.
In some cases, treatment with ointments with antibiotics, for example, erythromycin or lincomycin, is required. Apply it after the fucock is dried. What kind of ointment to treat streptodermia, should tell the doctor. Also, antihistamines may be prescribed to help reduce itching.
In order to accelerate the process of recovery, it is recommended to observe the following:
- Do not allow dirt to enter the affected skin, as this will cause inflammation;
- do not water the hotbed of infection;
- Daily wet cleaning;
- provide a daily change of bed linen, which must first be ironed with a hot iron.
It is necessary to adhere to all the recommendations and prescriptions of a dermatologist, so as not to aggravate the situation.