Causes and symptoms of streptoderma. Treatment of streptoderma in children

Streptoderma in children: how it starts, main symptoms and treatment

Any form of skin disease caused by streptococci is medically classified as streptoderma. Most often, the disease is diagnosed in children. Because of this, dermatologists conduct large-scale preventive work and explain to parents how to treat streptoderma in children correctly in order to avoid unpleasant consequences.

Factors provoking the disease

The provocateurs of the disease are streptococcus and skin damage (even minimal). By itself, streptococcus is in constant "neighborhood" with a person, but as long as the skin is intact, it does not manifest itself in any way. A small cut, a wound, a burn with the opening of a blister is enough for a pathogenic microorganism to enter the tissues - this is how infection occurs. The causes of streptoderma on the hands and feet are frequent damage to the skin of these parts of the body.

But infection does not always occur even in the presence of factors. If the child has strong immunity and general hygiene is carried out carefully, then streptococci simply have no chance. All parents should know whether streptoderma is contagious and how it is transmitted. This will help to carry out timely prevention and avoid many problems.

A child can become infected both in kindergarten and when communicating with an infected person. Most often, this happens through contact, when the child's skin comes into direct contact with the skin of a sick person (for example, during hugs or kisses). Rarely, streptoderma is transmitted by household means through towels, toys, common objects of use. The airborne route of infection is extremely rare and is considered an exception.

Symptoms of streptoderma at different stages

Dermatologists distinguish several general symptoms of the disease, which are present at any stage of the development of the pathology and in any of its forms:

• hyperthermia – an increase in body temperature to significant values ​​(above 38);
• general weakness, mild nausea and dizziness are symptoms of body intoxication;
• painful sensations in the joints and muscles;
• increased lymph nodes in the area of ​​the immediate focus of infection.

Symptoms of streptoderma at different stages:

1. Minor rash - small bubbles with liquid content. At the beginning, streptoderma does not bother the child, parents see only a "sore", which they do not even pay attention to. And absolutely for nothing! The fact is that a child can accidentally damage this center of infection - and the spread of streptococci will begin. Therefore, it is important to start treatment even at an early stage - for example, to apply streptoderma ointment on the face.
2. If no medical measures were taken, then the focus of the infection begins to become covered with a crust, the bubbles increase in size, and the tissues unaffected by the pathology become inflamed. Streptoderma will then look like this: a red-brown crust, from under which small amounts of yellowish liquid flows, and a red halo is clearly visible around the focus. If there is a spot of streptoderma on the head, then the hair in this place begins to break and fall out.
3. The third stage of the development of the disease is the spread of streptococcus with the formation of several large spots with a characteristic crust, enlargement and pain upon palpation of nearby lymph nodes.
What does dry streptoderma look like? This form of the disease is characterized by slight redness in the area of ​​entry of the infectious agent, the presence of a dry crust and the complete absence of liquid content. If the treatment of streptoderma in children was started on time, no scars or scars will remain on the skin after recovery. In advanced cases, serious skin defects can be observed, which will affect the child's appearance, especially if the pathological focus is located on the face.

How to treat streptoderma

How to treat streptoderma? The answer to this question will be given only by a dermatologist, who will conduct the necessary research and select the right therapy. The general rules are as follows:
1. Several times a day, it is necessary to treat the focus of infection with an antiseptic: hydrogen peroxide, "Zelenka", fucorcin or salicylic alcohol. Many are interested in how to quickly cure streptoderma. In addition to drug therapy, it is important to follow one rule: you cannot wet the spots for 3-4 days, as water is a good "conductor" of infectious agents and promotes the spread of infection throughout the body.
2. In mild forms of streptoderma, complex treatment is prescribed, consisting of the use of zinc ointment and Levomecitin tablets. There are other drugs for local use, but they must be prescribed by a doctor.
3. If the disease spreads and there are multiple large foci of infection, antibiotic therapy is necessary. Antibiotics for streptoderma are selected from the penicillin series in the absence of allergy to them. Otherwise, cyfosporins or macrolides are prescribed.
4. During the treatment period, a gentle diet and a course of vitamin therapy to support the body are recommended.
How many days will streptoderma go away? There is no clear answer to this question. Everything depends on the form and stage of development of the disease at the time of the start of therapy. If the parents started treatment on time, then on the 5th day there will be no focus of infection. Otherwise, the recovery process may drag on for several weeks or even months. Our website Dobrobut.com has complete information about how streptoderma begins in adults and children and what medications are used to treat the infection.

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