Have you been treating Mud Fever for months now and feel like it won’t go away? There is a possibility that the ‘Mud Fever’ you are treating is not Mud Fever at all and could be Vasculitis.
What is the difference?
Mud fever (Dermatophilosis) is a bacterial or fungal infection of the skin. This infection often accumulates in areas of moisture and can commonly be seen around the lower limbs in periods of wet weather. Therefore we treat Mud Fever by keeping the areas clean and dry, and by using anti-bacterial/anti-fungal washes and topical creams.
Vasculitis on the other hand is caused by an underlying immune-mediated condition whereby the immune system attacks the small blood vessels in the skin when the pink skin is exposed to sunlight causing large scabs on the skin. Although these two conditions may look similar, there are also clear differences. Treatment options are also very different for each condition: Mud Fever can be treated with antibacterial treatments and antibiotics whereas Vasculitis requires steroids.
If you've been treating mud fever for months with little or no improvement, it is possible that vasculitis could be the underlying issue. Don’t hesitate to get in touch—we’re here to help.