It is easier to have pressure sores in summer, mostly due to sitting on a stool for a long time under the sun or sitting in a humid and hot place, which leads to the accumulation of heat and moisture, stagnation, and skin damage in the affected area.
Symptoms:
At the beginning, there may be redness and itching on the buttocks, or small papules like corn kernels or beans. Then, it becomes red, swollen, and painful, resembling a burning sensation. Severe itching can lead to continuous oozing and spreading of the sores, forming a patch of wounds.
The initial red papules gradually enlarge and develop into pustules, turning into red hard nodules. Patients may feel itchy or have mild pain, but generally do not have systemic symptoms.
Pressure sores can form nipple-like growths or scar tissue, often recurring and lasting for several weeks or months, making it difficult to cure.
Long periods of sitting, unclean skin, scratching, or decreased resistance can all trigger this condition.
Daily Prevention:
The hot summer is the peak season for pressure sores. People who sit for a long time should pay attention to preventing the occurrence of this condition. The key is personal hygiene and developing good dietary and lifestyle habits. If you have pressure sores, active treatment is necessary.
Pay attention to personal skin cleanliness, avoid scratching and squeezing the affected area. Pressure sores are mostly related to humidity, heat, sweating, and individual constitution. Therefore, avoid covering and excessive sweating, and do not wear tight or hard pants. Additionally, use seat cushions with good breathability (avoid using too hard or too soft cushions, and you can use a mat for mahjong in summer) to improve ventilation and reduce sweat soaking the buttocks.
Patients should try to drink less alcohol, eat less greasy and spicy foods, and eat more fresh vegetables and fruits to increase vitamins and maintain smooth bowel movements.
Treatment Methods:
According to traditional Chinese medicine, pressure sores are caused by the accumulation of damp-heat toxins. The treatment principle is to clear heat, eliminate dampness, and relieve itching.
Consider using Chinese medicine fumigation and bathing to treat pressure sores.
You can take the Five-Flavored Disinfectant Drink internally and use a decoction of Coptis chinensis or Sophora flavescens for fumigation, bathing, or sitz baths twice a day for 20 minutes each time. You can also apply powder made from gallnuts (finely ground) and borneol to the affected area once or twice a day.
