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- Bright red, shiny, hot, and swollen skin
- Burning, tingling, or prickling sensations in the affected area
- Sudden onset of symptoms, often after exposure to cold or dry conditions
Skin, Hair & Nails
Erysipelas
Acute, spreading skin infection with redness, swelling, and burning pain
Overview
Erysipelas is a bacterial skin infection that causes redness, swelling, and a burning sensation in the affected area. It is characterized by a rapidly spreading, red, and painful rash on the skin.
Remedies often used
The right one depends on your exact symptoms, not just the name of the problem. The Remedy Finder compares them for you.
Acute skin infection with redness and swelling
- Bright red, swollen skin lesion
- Sensation of heat and burning in the affected area
- Fever and chills accompanying the skin changes
Bright red, smooth, and tense skin
- Sharp, cutting pains or throbbing in the affected area
- Fever, sometimes with delirium
- Erysipelas affecting the face and head, especially the right side
Burning, stinging skin with oedematous swelling
- Excessive, oedematous swelling of the affected area
- Burning, stinging sensation in the skin
- Desire for cold applications to relieve symptoms
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Arsenicum albumSudden attacks of erysipelas with intense thirst for small amounts of waterBorax venetaFeeling of a cobweb on the faceCantharis vesicatoriaIntense skin inflammation with tendency to form large blistersCrotalus horridusBlue discoloration of the skinRhus toxicodendronIntense burning and itching of the skinLachesis mutusDark blue and purplish skin colorEchinacea angustifoliaPainful boils and skin redness/swellingHepar sulphurTendency to pus formationSilicea terraLack of vital heat, intolerance of cold, and tendency towards suppurative processesSulphurMigrating redness and swelling of the skinGraphitesErythema (redness of the skin)
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- Severe pain, swelling, or redness that spreads rapidly
- High fever, chills, or signs of systemic infection
- Difficulty breathing or swallowing
- Dizziness, confusion, or other neurological symptoms
- Signs of skin necrosis or gangrene
Everyday tips
- Keep the affected area clean and avoid scratching the rash
- Apply cool, wet compresses to the affected area to reduce swelling and pain
- Get plenty of rest and stay hydrated
- Avoid activities that may further irritate the skin
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- Wear loose, comfortable clothing to prevent friction on the affected area
- Maintain good hygiene and practice proper wound care
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