Causes of erysipelas, risk factors of erysipelas

Condition analysis:
Erysipelas is most often caused by a specific type of bacteria known as group A Streptococcus. It can be caused less commonly by other types of streptococcus or staphylococcus bacteria.

Some cases of erysipelas are associated with skin injury, such by an abrasion, cut, or trauma that allows the infection to develop. However, most cases of erysipelas start on intact skin and on parts of the body where the lymphatic system is obstructed.

Instructions:
Rhus tox. [Rhus-t]
This remedy corresponds to the vesicular variety; the skin is dark, covered with vesicles. It is especially adapted to erysipelas attacking the scalp, skin of face, or genital organs. It has shivering followed by high fever; there is intense headache. The cause of the trouble calling for Rhus may be exposure to cold or getting wet. It is also a remedy for the graver forms which show a typhoid tendency and go on to suppuration, the pus being thin, ill conditioned and offensive. A further indication for Rhus is the aching of the limbs accompanying an attack,as well as the intense itching and burning. Arnica. Phlegmonous erysipelas, with tenderness and pain on pressure, and lameness. This condition is sometimes produced by lotions of Arnica, when Camphor will be the antidote. Calendula is a valuable topical application in phlegmonous erysipelas.