How to Cleanse Skin Infections

Skin infections are typically treated with antibiotics and skin treatments such as ointments, sprays, and cleansing agents. Should an infection occur on your skin, it is necessary to schedule a visit with your physician. Even if you treat the skin infection with the following cleansing steps it is necessary to have an accurate diagnosis by your doctor. Homemade remedies for cleansing skin infections are inexpensive and easy to use. When treating an infection at home, topical or systemic drugs, such as topical ointments are often used. As with any illness, always consult your physician.

Step 1

Treat Staphylococcal skin infections (staph infections) by bathing in a warm bath and including essential oils. According to DHerbs.com the best anti-staph oils are Nature's essential oils, tea tree, eucalyptus, leleshwa, cajeput, kanuka, thuja, cinnamon leaf, and vetivert. Add one to two drops of each oil to the bath water. If using individual oils, add five drops.

Staph infections are usually a result of poor hygiene, diet, and lifestyle, and are characterized by inflammation including a boil type formation on the skin with blisters and scabs from broken lesions. Aside from cleansing the skin with a bath therapy, cleanse the body by eating plenty of organic raw vegetables and fresh fruits. Staph infections can be extremely serious. Always consult with your physician regarding your condition, he may include additional therapies such as antibiotics, draining the infection, and

Step 2

Treat Impetigo skin infections by washing the area with warm water and dabbing dry with a clean clothe. Apply a tropical ointment such as Duricef to the area. Impetigo is a contagious skin infection that is frequently seen in babies. Impetigo usually occurs on the face as a red sores. Always, consult with your doctor regarding your condition.

Step 3

Treat cellulitis infections by cleansing the area in warm water and soap and dabbing it dry with a clean cloth. Apply a disinfectant such as Betadine. Cellulitis is characterized by tender, hot, red areas on the skin. Always consult with your physician regarding the illness. Cellulitis may turn life-threatening when left untreated. Always consult with your physician regarding your symptoms. Skill

• Moderate

Things You'll Need

• Soap
• Water

Tips

• Hydrogen Peroxide can also be used to cleanse the infection. Simply pour a cupful onto the infected area and wait while the peroxide bubbles. Dab the area with a soft clothe when done to dry.

Warnings

• If the infection refuses to heal, schedule an appointment with your doctor.