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itchy lines
Started by melissa |
Posted: December 19, 2009 at 05:10 | |
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I have had two boils within the last 3 months. I was diagnosed with mrsa after the second one, and was treated with antibiotics. The boil went away, and i thought i was fine, however, lately i have been getting what start off looking like hives and itch badly, and end up looking like a tiny scratch. I have two babies who i have seen similar marks on with no explanation. I have continuously washed with antibacterial soap, and taken all necessary precautions to prevent infection. The tiny itchy spots are all very distinguishing in that they leave a line or a small spot that takes long to heal and scars my skin. Most recently, my husband developed a boil on his face. Do you think this all is a result of mrsa, and if so, how can we get this solved. I have become mentally consumed by this problem and preventing my children from having further complications. 15845
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Re: itchy lines
Reply #1 by ruth |
Posted: December 19, 2009 at 15:07 | |
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Anti biotics need to be taken for a long time maybe a year. To stay free from MRSA you need a healthy diet. No trans fat, junk food, sodas, sugar. Cut down on bread and baked goods. Lots of fresh fruit and vegetables. Multivitamin. Selenium helps kill MRSA. Look into an anti inflammatory diet. MRSA uses the bodies own inflammation process to flourish. Nettle tea, GLA in evening primrose, quercitin, turmeric, aspirin, coconut oil, chamomile tea, will keep the body from making too much inflammation and will keep the pain down. 15846
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Re: itchy lines
Reply #2 by ladyk |
Posted: December 20, 2009 at 20:20 | |
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melissa - It would be to your/your family's benefit to follow common topical care protocol using Hibiclens antimicrobial wash 3x weekly to get bacteria under control. Have you decontaminated your environment? MRSA bacteria is able to remain viable on surfaces and must be removed using Bleach to avoid cross contamination. Bleach clean all appropriate surfaces. Lysol spray touch sites such as door knobs, tv remote controls, light switches, etc. Wash your hands often, if unable to wash use alcohol based hand sanitizer. MRSA is a human contagion and if bacteria is on your hands, and you touch another site about your body, or another... you will have likely cross contaminated the bacteria. The 'line' can be caused by cross contamination of the bacteria, which even by the slightest rub can spread it to new sites. If in fact this is not MRSA cross contamination... you might look into scabies. Hope this helps. ladyk 15853
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Re: itchy lines
Reply #3 by melissa |
Posted: December 21, 2009 at 01:27 | |
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thanks for the feedback. How many weeks of hibiclens should we be doing in order to get rid of the infection. I looked into scabies and scratches don't look similar. Also, wanted to know if acai berry has shown to help in prevention of infection? 15856
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Re: itchy lines
Reply #4 by Mom in Calif |
Posted: December 21, 2009 at 17:40 | |
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melissa: Most people drop back to a maintenance level of Hibiclens, as ladyk suggested, but the duration will depend on the other half of the equation, the rebuilding of your immune system after the round of antibiotics. Since MRSA is both infection and inflammation, you can use antihistamine lotions such as Benadryl or the equivalent homeopathic ointments to help reduce the itchiness and the discomfort. In our family, we have found this very helpful in conjunction with topical antibiotic treatments - either natural, such as tea tree oil, or products such as StaphAseptic, which contain benzethonium chloride. You'll have to see what works for you and the family. About acai berry, it is an antioxidant but I haven't heard that it is better or worse than many other antioxidant sources. Antioxidants definitely belong in a healthy diet, but don't forget the other necessities, such as probiotics, immune supporting supplements, etc. I hope this helps. 15864
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Re: itchy lines
Reply #5 by ladyk |
Posted: December 21, 2009 at 19:27 | |
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melissa - Please consider seeking an Infectious Disease specialist… since it appears family (yourself/husband) are experiencing MRSA lesions. MRSA on face can become a very serious issue if not controlled! As well one who specializes in this field will be able to determine (via culture) ‘line’ skin anomaly you and little ones are experiencing. In my opinion… unless experiencing lesion outbreak in which Hibiclens should be used in daily shower… Hibiclens 3x weekly is advised as maintenance due to importance of maintaining normal skin flora (bacteria). Since we co-exist with both ‘good’ and ‘bad’ bacteria on our skin, if one uses antimicrobial wash to the extreme you will wash away the ‘good’ bacteria which keep the ‘bad’ bacteria in check. For this reason (necessary balance) one should use judiciously. If ALL bacteria is washed away with little to no recovery of ‘good’ bacteria this leaves a door open for destructive bacteria to capitalize on. Once cycling (commonly presents as further outbreak monthly/every 2 months) infection is controlled while on maintenance use of Hibiclens 3x weekly, you can cut back to using on common colonization sites about the body… armpits, groin, perineum, buttocks, etc. If signs of outbreak occur – start back on 3x weekly. Also I advise to use Hibiclens (4.0% chlorhexidine gluconate) when shaving as CHG bonds with skin for hours after rinsing Hibiclens from body, this adds a protective barrier in the event of minute skin nicks. Note: This antimicrobial wash carries warnings… DO NOT GET INTO EYES & EARS. Hibiclens utilizing pump dispenser creates lather which is easier to use. Change razors often – in between blade changes (just prior to using) soak razor in Hibiclens before shaving. Best researched deal on Hibiclens 16oz with foaming pump dispenser. http://www.cfamedical.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=1654 About Acaiberry Works as an antioxidant removing free radicals by flushing toxins from the body which in turn assist the body’s immune system function. Other natural alternatives can be found in beans, grains, fruits and vegetables. Studies provide… fruits with bright colors – lutein (also called xanthophyll) in some yellow pigments found in corn; orange in cantaloupe, butternut squash, mango; red from lycopene (lycopene is a carotenoid antioxidant and is the parent substance from which all natural carotenoids are derived) in tomatoes and watermelon, and purple and blue in berries are beneficial. So when our systems are in ‘balance’ this of course assists our system function, which in turn provides immune system health, which ultimately assists our immune system to function as it is biologically preprogrammed to do in ridding our bodies of system invaders. Also you may find prebiotics and probiotics topic of benefit. http://www.mrsa-forum-usa.com/index.asp?forumID=13998&subject=Prebiotics-Probiotics Best wishes, ladyk 15866
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