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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
Symptoms: 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
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