Cellulitisis an infection of the deep subcutaneous tissue of the skin. Cellulitis can be caused by normal skin flora or by exogenous bacteria, and often occurs where the skin has previously been broken: cracks in the skin, cuts, blisters, burns, insect bites, surgical wounds, or sites of intravenous catheter insertion. Skin on the face or lower legs is most commonly affected by this infection, though cellulitis can occur on any part of the body. The disease is often called John Wayne's disease due to the limp that some sufferers develop.
Erysipelas is the term used for a more superficial infection of the dermis and upper subcutaneous layer that presents clinicially with a well defined edge. Erysipelas and cellulitis often coexist, so it is often difficult to make a distinction between the two.
Cellulitis is unrelated to cellulite, a cosmetic condition featuring dimpling of the skin
Causes:
Cellulitis occurs when the bacteria enter through a break in the skin. This break need not be visible to the naked eyes. Group A Streptococcus and Staphylococcus are the most common bacteria which can cause cellulitis. Predisposing factors for cellulitis include insect bites, animal bites, pruritic skin rash, recent surgery, athlete's foot, dry skin, eczema, burns & boils, lymphedema swelling, diabetes, patients on immunosuppressive or corticosteroid medications, etc
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Symptoms:
Cellulitis in a Limb showing typical red streaks and swelling
Early symptoms may include fever, headache, nausea, or itching and early signs of redness on the affected area.
Cellulitis is characterized by redness, swelling, warmth, and pain or tenderness. Cellulitis frequently occurs on exposed areas of the body such as the arms, legs, feet, and face. Other symptoms can include fever or chills and headaches. In advanced cases of cellulitis, red streaks (sometimes described as 'fingers') may be seen traveling up the affected area. The swelling can spread rapidly.
Homoeopathic Approach:
Homoeopathic treatment cure cellulitis following:
Controlling the underlying disease process:
Carefully selected deep acting constitutional homoeopathic medicines help in controlling the disease process whereby no further deterioration
Brings About Relief in. Symptoms:
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