Guide To Treating CREST Syndrome

Topical Antibiotics

Individuals with CREST syndrome often experience lesions on the skin as a result of dryness and stiffness, or they can be a result of calcium deposits in the skin. Often, calcium deposits that develop in a pressure point area will result in the development of a skin ulcer or lesion from the irritation the deposit causes. It may be especially difficult for the body to heal these skin ulcers because of where they are located, so infection prevention is imperative. Topical antibiotics applied to the ulcer can kill any bacteria that may be harboring in the tissues, or any that may be causing the ulcer to heal slowly. This type of topical treatment can also help the lesion retain proper moisture and not dry out excessively. Many topical formulas with antibiotics also contain steroid medications, which can help suppress the autoimmune response that has caused the calcium deposit to develop in the first place. These formulas help reduce inflammation around the site and stop bacteria from growing deeper into other tissues.

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