Friday, November 20, 2009

Scabby zit-like skin sore refuses to go away?

My son has a zit-like growth on his thigh. Every day it scabs over but as soon as he pulls his pants on, it peels away and pusses for a bit then bleeds, then scabs over again. The scab/zit is rather flat to the skin, however it never fails to puss and bleed daily. What is it, and where can i find more info on this/treatment ?

Scabby zit-like skin sore refuses to go away?
THis sounds like something for an MD to look at. It's impossible to know without examining it and seeing its perimeter and getting more background what this is. But I'd absolutely make an appt. to see a doctor. There are things that are nothing, and things that show there is possibly something. And a scabby thing that doesn't heal can be sign of clotting deficiencies, cancer etc. OR, it can mean ABSOLUTELY NOTHING. Like he's picking at it and that's why it's continually opening. Could be easily treatable. Like an ingrown hair.





So if I were you I'd go to see a doctor rather than asking us on here.





Good luck.
Reply:Use aloe vera.
Reply:Go to a dermotoligist!!!!
Reply:Try puting a bandage and disinfecting it and if that does not work go to the doctor or a skin specialist.
Reply:Staph (pronounced "staff") is medical quick speak for staphylococcus aureus bacteria. This pesky little bacterium is very common (many people have some living on their skin all the time), but when it enters the human body, usually through an open cut or break in the skin, it can cause infection and trouble anywhere in the body. Staph infections tend to be pus-producing. Common minor (or relatively minor) skin infections caused by staph include:





Folliculitis


Infections of hair follicles that cause itchy white pus-filled bumps on the skin (often where people shave or have irritations from skin rubbing against clothes)





Boils


Infections deeper within hair follicles that leave large, frequently red inflammations (often occur on the face or neck)





Styes


Infection of the follicle surrounding the eyelashes, causing a sore red bump in the eyelid





Impetigo


The infection kids often get around their mouths and noses that causes blisters and red scabby skin





Abscesses


Infection characterized by pus and swelling that can occur in the skin and in any other organ.





Staph infection is also the leading culprit behind cases of food poisoning, and can be to blame for larger life threatening conditions, such as Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS), pneumonia, bone infections (osteomyelitis), mastitis in nursing mothers, endocarditis (infection of the inside of the heart), and bacteremia (blood infection). People who are otherwise healthy typically do not usually become severely ill from staph infections, but those at special risk, who have weakened immune systems, include:





persons with chronic illnesses, such as diabetes, cancer, lung disease, kidney disease, or HIV/AIDS


people with various skin conditions


the elderly


newborns


people recovering from major surgery


injection drug users (especially those who reuse needles)


people whose immune systems are weakened due to steroid use, radiation therapy, cancer treatment, immunosuppressive medications


women who are breastfeeding


Health care professionals can determine that staph (and not some other bacteria) is the cause of an infection by taking a culture (usually a swab from what looks like a giant Q-tip) from the infected site. Once staph has been diagnosed, the provider will prescribe antibiotics that are known to work on that specific strain of the bacteria. These antibiotics (usually either pills or creams applied to the infected body part) typically kill the bacteria and cure the infection within a week or two.





Hospitals are working to stamp out staph infections, in part because the majority of hospital patients fall into at least one "at-risk" category, but also because of drug-resistant strains of staph, including the particularly virulent MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) strain. Antibiotic-resistance means that strains of staph aren't killed by one or more of the antibiotics that are commonly used to treat staph infections. These strains of staph are becoming an increasingly common threat and while they do not always cause worse or different infections than non-resistant strains, they can be much harder to treat because the most common (and easiest to use) antibiotics may not be effective. People with resistant staph infections may require hospitalization to receive antibiotics through an IV or by injection. Unfortunately some staph infections can even be fatal. Check out the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for more information about MRSA.








Because improper use of antibiotics can help produce resistance to drugs, making future infections much harder to treat, the American Medical Association recommends that patients:





follow the directions for any prescription exactly


take all of the medicine prescribed (even if one feels better after only a few days)


never save old, leftover prescriptions for future use


never take anyone else's prescription antibiotics


Other preventative measures are careful treatment of all skin conditions, including wound care after trauma or surgery, IV drug users taking precautions when injecting, and people with special risk factors being attentive to early symptoms of staph. You can also reduce your risk by not sharing needles, razors, sheets, towels, and athletic equipment. Of course, general hygiene is also important; regular hand-washing and bathing (with soap) can help prevent many types of infections. If you have a skin wound that becomes infected, it's a good idea to visit a health care provider. They can test for staph infection, and give you any necessary treatment
Reply:don't pick the scab ....... it will go away faster if you don't mess with it ....... if all else fails go see a dermatologist !!!!!! ......... i also forgot to ad to put a banage on it and dont pick the scab !!!
Reply:This is a sign of infection for sure. Some scab/puss filled areas may be a sigh of staph infection, impetigo or shingles. Only ati-biotics can fix this so I'd see a Dr ASAP!





Good Luck!
Reply:Definately take him to the doctors as it sounds as though whatever it is it could now be infected.It could be something as simple as an infected spot ,or perhaps something like scabies (easily treated with lotion)


Either way ,the doctor will put your mind at rest.


Good luck!
Reply:Could be just about anything. Take him to a doctor.
Reply:I would suggest taking him to the doctor. My daughter had a sore and it ended up being MRSCA and had to go to the hospital and put on iv antibiotics. It is very contagious.


Be careful. Get it checked NOW!!!!


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