What to do if your skin is inflamed and red

Inflammation and redness of the skin may be caused by bacterial infections, allergies and other factors, the pathogenesis of which is more varied, and the diseases triggered are also different, common cellulitis, boils, eczema and other diseases, and its treatment includes general treatment, medication and so on.
1. Cellulitis: If cellulitis triggers inflammation and redness of the skin, you should maintain personal hygiene and can take penicillin, cefuroxime and other antibiotics orally to help reduce inflammation and sterilize the skin. If the combination of anaerobic infection is suspected, it is recommended to take oral metronidazole, ornidazole and other drugs.
2. Boils: Boils may cause localized inflammation and redness of the skin, and patients should avoid rubbing and squeezing the affected area. If the affected area is not purulent, topical ointment such as ichthyol and mupirocin is needed to facilitate anti-inflammation. If the skin lesions appear obvious fluctuation, need to seek medical treatment for incision and drainage, and at the same time recommend that patients take oral cephalosporin and other antibiotics.
3. Eczema: skin inflammation, redness and swelling may also be triggered by eczema, it is recommended that patients identify and stay away from the causative agent, and follow the doctor’s instructions for the use of topical glucocorticoid drugs to help anti-allergy, swelling, common topical drugs, including hassinide, dexamethasone and so on.
Caused by skin inflammation and redness of the disease is more, it is recommended that patients go to the regular hospital, after the cause of the disease is clear with the doctor standardized diagnosis and treatment.