Why is chancroid dangerous? Therapy methods

Section Description

Skin infections are a group of diseases that are characterized by the progression of damage to the epidermis against the background of invasion of pathogenic microorganisms. The problem occurs in both adult patients and children.

A feature of skin infections is that they primarily affect only the outer layer of the body. Some diseases occur with the involvement of internal organs and systems of the human body in the process.

Acne

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Mild forms of acne appear as pimples and are completely cured, leaving no scars or scars. In more complex forms of the disease, acne develops into comedones and purulent ulcers. It occurs as a result of blockage of the sebaceous glands with fat, which creates a favorable environment for bacteria, which cause the inflammatory process.

The main reason for the formation of acne is changes in the body at the hormonal level. Usually, in women it is puberty or pregnancy, and in men, the formation of acne is provoked by male sex hormones. Other reasons may be stressful situations, inappropriate or low-quality cosmetics, poor diet, etc.

Symptoms, course of the disease

The development of the disease occurs in two stages : the incubation period and the active phase. The latent period averages a week. When a woman is infected, the incubation phase of the disease may be several days longer.

After the soft chancre passes into an open form, the first external signs of the disease : red spots with swelling around them. These spots indicate that the bacillus has entered the human body. After time, a blister containing pus appears in the center of the formation. After two days, it opens on its own and the contents leak out.

A non-healing ulcer forms in place of the blister. Its sizes may vary. As the disease progresses, they increase. In addition to the presence of the ulcer itself, a person is bothered by pain and blood constantly flowing from the wound.

An ulcer is a depression, the bottom of which is covered with purulent contents. If the latter gets on clean skin, a new wound occurs. The edges of the formation are swollen and inflamed. After the formation of an ulcer, there is no crust. In connection with this, the disease received its name, chancroid.

The main place of localization of external manifestations is the genitals, which is due to the method of transmission. During anal or oral sexual intercourse, wounds appear outside the genital organs: in the anus or in the oral cavity. The disease develops on the hands. Strict adherence to hygiene rules is of great importance during infection. This is due to the fact that dirty hands can carry the bacillus to different places.

The ulcerative surface bothers the infected person for a month. After this time, scarring occurs. The wound becomes clear of purulent contents and gradually heals, leaving behind a scar formation.

Fungal skin infection

The fungus can appear on any part of the body, but most often appears on the hands and feet. This is an infectious disease that can be transmitted through contact with a patient or through household items: slippers, towels, etc. There are many types of fungus and each of them is treated differently. Usually these are antifungal ointments and creams. In exceptional and advanced cases, injections, IVs, and blood transfusions may be required. Only a specialist doctor can make an accurate diagnosis, and he will prescribe effective treatment. The pathogen is determined by scraping.

Causes

The cause of skin problems may be the presence of external and internal factors or a combination of both.

External ones include:

• injuries;
• cuts;
• burns;
• insect bites;
• infections;
• insufficient hygiene.

Among the internal factors that provoke problems with facial skin, the causes may be the following:

• autoimmune spectrum diseases;
• allergic reactions;
• stress, nervous system disorder;
• disruption of the gastrointestinal tract;
• lack of vitamins and microelements.

Sores on the face and other parts of the body can also occur due to an unhealthy lifestyle and unhealthy diet.

Hives

The symptom is a skin rash that looks like a cluster of blisters, reminiscent of a nettle burn. According to statistics, 10-35% of the population develops the disease at least once in their life. The most severe form is chronic, in which the blisters do not go away for 6-7 weeks. Urticaria is a collective concept that combines several diseases of different etiologies with the same manifestation.

After reading this article, you have become familiar with the description and photos of skin diseases. You can find more detailed information about each disease on our website. And remember that when engaging in self-diagnosis and self-medication, you do so at your own peril and risk. Contact specialists to diagnose the disease in time!

Treatment

The basis for successful treatment of chancroid in men is taking antibiotics . For this purpose, drugs belonging to the group of macrolides (for example, erythromycin), fluoroquinolones (ciprofloxacin), and combination drugs (biseptol) are used. The duration of therapy is about 14 days. If the disease is detected at an early stage of development, the treatment prognosis is favorable.

The main goal of therapeutic intervention is to destroy pathogenic microflora, prevent re-infection and the development of sexually transmitted superinfections, for example, syphilis. If complications occur, surgery . Wherein:

• remove dead tissue,
• open the buboes in the presence of purulent lymphadenitis,
• the foreskin is excised for phimosis and paraphimosis.

Detoxification therapy is necessary when a severe septic condition develops. An additional measure is the prevention of intravascular coagulation syndrome. For this, heparin or chimes are used. For the purpose of local treatment, applications and ointments are used that contain an antibiotic that has a detrimental effect on streptobacilli. Wounds are cleaned using enzyme ointments.

Dermatophytosis

Dermatophytosis is a group of diseases caused by fungi. These are one of the most common skin diseases. Thus, (onychomycosis) occurs in almost 18% of the population, and among older people - in 50%. People over 70 years of age are a kind of reservoir for the existence of onychomycosis. Very often they do not go to the doctor and are not treated. In this case, the infection spreads among the family of such an elderly person. The infection is subsequently transmitted to others in swimming pools, baths, and showers. The prevalence of onychomycosis is high in fairly closed professional groups (military personnel, miners, athletes, metallurgists). Fungal infection of smooth skin is somewhat less common, but is also highly contagious (infectious). It should be understood that dermatophytosis is unlikely to occur on healthy skin and nails. This disease is often a symptom of serious problems in the human immune, endocrine and vascular systems.

Thus, having considered the most common skin diseases, we can say that if detected early, they are all treatable. You just need to treat yourself and your loved ones with attention.

Malignant melanoma

Melanoma (cancer) of the feet is the most aggressive and practically incurable of malignant tumors. It is capable of forming metastases. To detect the disease in time, regular monitoring of existing moles and age spots on the legs is important.

This form of cancer is extremely dangerous. In a short time, new formations can reach the internal organs. In one year, a terrible disease affects the lymph nodes, through them and blood vessels it penetrates into all organs - bones, brain, liver, lungs.

Melanoma can develop independently, but in most cases it hides against the background of birthmarks, creating difficulties for doctors for early diagnosis. Subungual melanoma is common, and in most cases it affects the big toes.

Symptoms:

• rapid emergence of new formations;
• an old mole on the leg increases in size and structure;
• black spots appeared in the already darkened tumor;
• a wide area of ​​inflammation along the entire edge of the pigment spot on the leg;
• severe itching and bleeding formation on the skin.

Treatment

The disease is treated in two ways:

1. Surgery is suitable in the initial stages. With early diagnosis, removing melanoma on the feet is not difficult. A tumor less than one millimeter in size is not considered malignant, and urgent pigment spot surgery is not required. Indicator above 1 mm – the tumor is excised. The melanoma itself and a small area of ​​skin around the lesion are removed. Gives 100% results.
2. Combination treatment is used for more advanced stages. The lesion exceeds 1 cm, has uneven coloring and asymmetrical edges; individual complex treatment is selected. First, a course of irradiation of the lesion is carried out, after which the tumor and a large area of ​​adjacent tissue are excised. After such an operation, plastic surgery of the affected area is necessary. Patients require constant monitoring after treatment to prevent the appearance of new malignant melanomas. After treatment, immunotherapy is prescribed.

Nail fungus (mycosis)

Fungal diseases are very common. The chance of becoming infected with a fungus awaits us in the pool, sauna, bathhouse and even, unfortunately, at a party if you wear the slippers of an infected person. The human body is an ideal environment for the development of fungus, especially if a person suffers from excessive sweating, as well as if he has a weakened immune system and a low level of personal hygiene. The fungus affects the nail tissue and adjacent skin. Its symptoms include a change in the color of the nail plates to a sickly yellow, their thickening or, conversely, fragility, a feeling of itching around the nails, an unpleasant odor, small cracks in the folds between the fingers. Also, nails may begin to peel and crumble, making them simply impossible to grow back. If you notice the above symptoms, you should immediately consult a specialist. Treatment of fungus is very long and painstaking, and the more advanced the disease, the more difficult it is to treat. For treatment to be most effective, the type of fungus must be correctly identified.

Psoriasis

Psoriasis can occur in both adults and children, and is more often chronic. It will not be possible to completely get rid of this disease; in any case, there will be periods when it will worsen. It is not difficult to recognize the disease, as rashes and redness can be seen all over the skin of the legs.

Psoriasis affects not only the foot, but can spread to the lower leg, knee joint and nail beds. When the rashes begin to unite, plaques with white and gray scales form. Psoriasis is very similar to eczema or mycosis, so a doctor will be able to make an accurate diagnosis after the test results.

Photo and treatment

It is not possible to completely cure psoriasis, especially since doctors have not been able to establish the exact reasons why this disease occurs. But it is known that there are several stages of psoriasis, and the sooner treatment is started, the better.

The rashes on the legs are very dense, but under no circumstances should you try to remove them yourself, much less scratch them. During an exacerbation, the doctor will definitely prescribe medications that reduce itching and burning.

Note! All ointments and creams are selected individually, as there are contraindications. In addition to taking medications, certain physiotherapeutic measures are prescribed.

The most common disease today. It occurs in both adults and children of both sexes. It is chronic and requires long-term treatment and observation. A characteristic symptom is the uneven appearance of rashes and redness on different parts of the skin: lower legs, knee joints, feet and nail plates.

The sizes are different: associations into plaques with white or grayish scales are possible, the boundaries of the lesions are clearly visible. The disease progresses individually: in some it is acute, but quickly, in others it lasts for many years, with barely noticeable manifestations of regular plaques. Externally, psoriasis of the feet is similar to eczema and mycosis. To clarify the diagnosis, it is important to undergo a complete diagnosis.

Symptoms:

• swelling;
• itching;
• arthritis;
• papular rash between remissions;
• violation of the nail plates.

Treatment

The treatment uses a complex of external and internal drugs. Therapy is selected taking into account the degree of development of the disease.

External:

• at a progressive stage, daily use of ointments is prescribed - salicylic 2%, fluorocord, flucinar, corticosteroid creams;
• stationary period - ointments that contain reducing substances with high concentrations: sulfur, naphthalan, tar and others;
• cryotherapy, phototherapy.

At any stage, warm baths no higher than 38 degrees Celsius with sea salt without additives are recommended up to three times a week, paraffin poultices on the hearths, and ultraviolet irradiation. Positive dynamics are observed after resort and sanatorium treatment.

Internally (strictly as prescribed by a doctor):

• sedatives, drugs containing calcium, complex treatment with vitamins;
• photochemotherapy when taking a photosensitizer.