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Ectima - Treatment

Tratamiento:

Generalmente, el médico prescribe antibióticos por vía oral. Los casos incipientes se pueden tratar con medicamentos tópicos, mientras que las formas más avanzadas pueden necesitar antibióticos administrados a través de una vena (antibióticos intravenosos).

Colocar un paño de agua tibia sobre el área puede ayudar a retirar las costras de la úlcera. Asimismo, el médico puede recomendar lavados con un jabón antiséptico o peróxido para acelerar la recuperación.

Pronóstico:

A diferencia del impétigo, el ectima algunas veces puede ocasionar cicatrización.

Posibles complicaciones:

  • Propagación de la infección a otras partes del cuerpo.
  • Daño permanente de la piel con cicatrización.

Cuándo contactar a un profesional médico:

Solicite una cita con el médico si tiene síntomas de ectima.

  • Reviewed last on: 5/13/2011
  • Kevin Berman, MD, PhD, Atlanta Center for Dermatologic Disease, Atlanta, GA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

Referencias

Habif TP. Clinical Dermatology. 4th ed. St. Louis, Mo: Mosby; 2004.

Mandell GL, Bennett JE, Dolin R. Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases. 6th ed. London: Churchill Livingstone; 2005.

Rakel RE. Textbook of Family Practice. 6th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: WB Saunders; 2002.

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