Question 1

i need info on erythrasma?

Accepted Answer

Erythrasma: This is defined as a bacterial infection that occurs in your skin folds -- more information can be found here: http://www.Ncbi.Nlm.Nih.Gov/pubmedhealth/pmh0002441/.

Question 2

how do you treat erythrasma?

Accepted Answer

Topicals/antiseptics: This is rather chronic, superficial skin infections often occuring in the skin folds areas. Topical antiseptics such as peroxide/manganate, rubbing alcohol (burns quite a bit), or not commonly thought of is hand-sanitizer. Benzoyl peroxide cream may help. It is important to keep dry/clean. May need topical antibotic script from doc and oral meds needed for severe cases. Good luck.

Question 3

i have erythrasma. so what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Sure?: If the diagnosis is accurate (some other conditions can look similar) taking Erythromycin 4 times a day for 2 weeks is the standard treatment. Your doctor may check your feet with a wood's lamp to confirm.

Question 4

know any medications i can buy for erythrasma?

Accepted Answer

Antiseptics: This is rather chronic, superficial skin infections often occuring in the skin folds areas. Topical antiseptics such as peroxide/manganate, rubbing alcohol (burns quite a bit), or not commonly thought of is hand-sanitizer. Benzoyl peroxide cream may help. It is important to keep dry/clean. May need topical antibotic script from doc and oral meds needed for severe cases. Good luck.

Question 5

what are over-the-counter meds for erythrasma?

Accepted Answer

Antiseptics: This is rather chronic, superficial skin infections often occuring in the skin folds areas. Topical antiseptics such as peroxide/manganate, rubbing alcohol (burns quite a bit), or not commonly thought of is hand-sanitizer. Benzoyl peroxide cream may help. It is important to keep dry/clean. May need topical antibotic script from doc and oral meds needed for severe cases. Good luck.

Question 6

i think i have erythrasma. what medication will you prescribe..its been over a year.

Accepted Answer

Fusidic acid: If I were to rule out other possibilities, such as contact allergic dermatitis, heat rash, intertrigo, scabies and perhaps various fungal infections; then I woudl prescribe 2% fusidic acid and possibly also add red light phototherapy

Question 7

what happens if i leave an armpit erythrasma untreated?

Accepted Answer

Erythrasma: Erythrasma is a bacterial infection of the skin around body flexures. Left untreated it can spread and rarely causes septicemia. Most people who develop Erythrasma have an underlying condition that predisposes them to getting it such as Diabetes, Obesity, and immune problems. Treatment is with oral antibiotics, topical fusidic acid or antibacterials,and red light therapy. Healing takes 2-4 weeks.

Question 8

treatment to get rid of prolonged erythrasma?

Accepted Answer

Castellani's solutio: Are you sure it is erythrasma? Castellani's clear solution (phenol) is available otc. Also otc you can get Clotrimazole or Miconazole cream.

Question 9

how do i treat erythrasma on the scrotum topically? do i use antibacterial soap or just use triple antibiotic ointment?

Accepted Answer

: Make sure the diagnosis is correct. Several other problems are more common causes of redness, irritation, etc of the scrotum, and the treatments are different. See a doctor, ideally a dermatologist, for confirmation of the diagnosis if you haven't done so. If erythrasma is confirmed, topical clindamycin or erythromycin usually is recommended; triple antibiotic ointment may be less effective.

Question 10

what is the most commonly used drug in the u.s.?

Accepted Answer

Not sure: but I bet analgesics are way up there.

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