My doctor just told me I have Necrotizing fasciitis. What is it and will soap get rid of it?

Answer 1

You must ask your doctor to answer u in simple terms.I dont think soap will do much for this.

Regards (Ex Pharmacist)

Seamus

Answer 2

What you have is more commonly known as the flesh eating bacteria.

According to WebMD, "necrotizing fasciitis is a rare bacterial infection that can destroy skin and the soft tissues beneath it, including fat and the tissue covering the muscles (fascia). Because these tissues often die rapidly, a person with necrotizing fasciitis is sometimes said to be infected with "flesh-eating" bacteria, especially Streptococcus pyogenes.

Necrotizing fasciitis is very rare but serious. Around 30% of those who develop necrotizing fasciitis die from the disease.1

Many people who get necrotizing fasciitis are in good health prior to the infection.2 Those at increased risk of developing the infection are people who:

* Have a weakened immune system or lack the proper antibodies to fight off the infection.
* Have chronic health problems such as diabetes, cancer, or liver or kidney disease.
* Have cuts or surgical wounds, including episiotomy.
* Recently had chickenpox or other viral infections that cause a rash.
* Use steroid medications, which can lower the body's resistance to infection."

I had a friend with this and it developed into a major health problem. I'm not trying to scare you but she ended up having a limb amputated because they could not contain it but I caution you that is the EXTREME end. Good luck

Answer 3

If NF was diagnosed, you should be in the hospital. The bacteria that causes NF secrete an enzyme that literally dissolves a specific layer of skin tissue. The cure is surgery, and quickly, since the damage will spread. The possible outcome is amputation of the extremity involved or tissue loss. Forget the soap -get to the hospital immediately.

Answer 4

You have flesh-eating disease. Soap won't do the trick, but certain drugs or surgery will. You might lose some flesh from the surgery if the tissue is too far gone. You probably got it from getting kicked or a cut. Get treatment fast, because it is a very fast-moving bacteria, and fatal if left untreated.

Answer 5

necrotising fasciitis is better known as the flesh eating bug that comes from MRSA.
You will need urgent treatment and probably wouldnt be allowed out of hospital which makes me suspicious that this question is a wind up.

Answer 6

Yes, soap will get rid of it, but must scrub very hard. Use that yellow dettol stuff that smells of anticeptic. A bit of tcp will help, just spread it on after you've finished scrubbing.

Answer 7

Are you sure that is what your doctor said? That is flesh-eating disease. Soap won't get rid of it (antibiotics and surgery might) and it is a very serious illness.

Answer 8

I find that hard to believe. I am sure your doctor would not have told you that and then simply allowed you to go home! You should have been bundled straight off to hospital.

Answer 9

No, soap will not get rid of literally dying flesh/fascia.

Answer 10

Your willy's gonna fall off!