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Consequences and complications of streptoderma
Last reviewed: 19.10.2021
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Sometimes, reddening of the skin on the face or other exposed areas of the skin occurs suddenly, a vial filled with a yellow liquid jumps up, then it increases greatly, bursts, and in its place a drying crust appears. Further, the rash increases exponentially, forming extensive foci that itch greatly. This symptomatology is characteristic of a skin disease called streptoderma. Her pathogens are streptococci, penetrating into the skin through the weakening of immunity. The disease requires mandatory external treatment, and in some cases, and the appointment of antibiotics, immuno- and vitamin therapy. Perhaps the manifestation of serious complications of streptodermia, as well as inevitable consequences in the form of traces on the body.
Relapse of streptoderma
Non-compliance with hygiene standards, violation of the protocol of treatment, weak immunity, bathing in the first 3-5 days of the disease can cause complications from both the skin and other organs. A prolonged course of streptoderma can lead to a relapse - a repeated outbreak. It is about the flow of pathology into a chronic form and requires treatment with hormonal ointments, preparations to strengthen immunity. Long-term use of external antibiotics and antiseptics, in turn, can cause microbial eczema, fungal infection, teardrop-shaped psoriasis, skin atrophy. Penetration of the streptococcal pathogen into the blood is threatening with very dangerous consequences, up to sepsis, meningitis, edema of the brain, pneumonia, rheumatism, scarlet fever, cardiovascular insufficiency.
Stains after streptodermia
After the timely treatment of streptoderma on the skin, spots remain in the places of yellowish crusts formed by the opening of phlyctenes (blisters with serous fluid). They come in different colors: from white and pink to violet and brown. With such consequences, you will have to walk for at least a month, besides, you need to take care of them properly: every day before going to bed, cleanse your skin, moisturize, apply nourishing creams, masks. Speed up the process of renewal of the skin and restore its normal color physiotherapy with ultraviolet radiation - irradiation of affected areas and sunbathing.
Scars after streptoderma
Streptococcus can affect not only the upper layer of the skin - the epidermis, but also the deeper - the dermis. Involve deeper layers of the skin in the erosive process of various diseases that weaken human immunity: HIV, tuberculosis, blood and lymph circulation disorders, diabetes, and vitamin deficiency. In this case, the resulting ulcers are more extensive and deep, so leave after drying and dropping crust rough scars and scars. The localization of their face spoils the appearance and is very unpleasant, especially for women.
How to remove scars on the face from streptoderma?
Currently, there are many ways to remove scars from streptoderma on the face. Among them:
- use of special ointments from scars ;
- surgical excision;
- use of special ointments;
- cryodestruction;
- chemical peeling;
- laser resurfacing;
- use of silicone wafers.
Of all the listed options, the best and predictable result is obtained from laser resurfacing. It is applicable to scars of different origins, it does it quickly, painlessly and without side effects.