An erysipelas on the leg is a disease, the first symptoms of which appear several hours after infection. Among the infectious diseases, this disease is considered the fourth most common. Most often, the disease occurs in men from 20 to 30 years, whose daily activities are associated with permanent small skin lesions or with a sharp temperature drop. Thus, the risk group includes: military, stevedores, builders and drivers of public or freight transport. Usually pathology is noticeable to others, which causes the patient a feeling of psychological discomfort.
The first signs of erysipelas on the leg
The incubation period of the disease can last from three hours to several days. After this, there is weakness in the whole body and malaise. The body temperature sharply rises to 40 degrees, the head starts to hurt, there is a chill. There are unpleasant sensations in the muscles, joints, legs and lower back. There is a burning sensation on the affected area, a feeling of bursting and pain. This is accompanied by the formation of a small red spot, the boundaries of which are clearly marked and at the same time it is constantly growing.
To the touch, the skin becomes hot and tense, a slight elevation appears. Some people have vesicles and even bruises. This is accompanied by the formation of crusts that go through a few weeks. In a neglected situation erosions or ulcers appear on the affected area.
Secondary signs of an erysipelatous disease on the leg
In the event that no actions are taken after the first symptoms, the disease can develop into a severe form. Such cases are accompanied by peeling of the upper skin layers, the formation of blisters with serous fluid. Later, crusts are formed, which begin to come off only after three weeks.
If, during the appearance of the first signs, all the necessary measures were taken-the symptoms of such a disease as the erysipelas on the leg begin to pass on the fifth day. In some cases, this period may last up to two weeks.
After treatment remain pigmented spots, peeling and pasty. Also, elephantiasis or lymphostasis is often observed. Long-term retention of pigmentation usually indicates an early relapse of the disease.
To avoid the development of ailment, you must always observe personal hygiene. When cuts , scratches or abrasions, it is necessary to treat the wound as soon as possible with an alcohol-substituting substance. It is desirable to maintain the immune system through sports, proper nutrition and the rejection of bad habits.