What are the treatments for skin lesions?
Treatment of skin lesions depends upon the underlying cause, what type of lesions they are, and the patient’s overall health. If the cause of the lesions is an allergic reaction, removing the allergen from the patient’s environment is the most effective treatment. Topical preparations can also be used to clean and protect irritated skin as well as to remove dead skin cells and scales. These may come in a variety of forms, including ointments, creams, lotions, and solutions. Topical antibiotics, fungicides, pediculicides (agents that kill lice), and scabicides (agents that kill the scabies parasite) can be applied to treat appropriate skin infections. Oral medications may be taken to address systemic infections or conditions. Deeply infected lesions may require minor surgery to lance and drain pus. Topical agents to sooth irritated skin and reduce inflammation may also be applied. Corticosteroids are particularly effective in reducing inflammation and itching (puritis). Oatmeal baths, b
