Cellulitis is a bacterial
infection that causes inflammation of the superficial layers of the skin and
the connective tissue beneath it. This condition is often confused with
cellulite (orange peel skin), but both are different, as the disease has
nothing to do with the cosmetic condition known as cellulite.) In severe cases,
the infection can spread to lymph nodes. It can affect people of all ages and
can occur on any body part. However, the most common sites for cellulite hands,
legs, feet, arms and face. It can by bacteria that normally are induced in the
human body or exogenous bacteria. It was observed that the infection often occurs
at points where the skin has been broken before. These include wounds, burns,
insect bites, tattoos, foot fungus, animal bites, surgical wounds, rashes and
dry skin.
Symptoms of cellulite on the
legs are pain and tenderness in the affected area. The area of infection may
be swollen and red, warm skin. The affected person may also develop fever and
chills. Physical examination of the affected area is considered the most
reliable method to diagnose the disease. In its early stages, cellulite
manifests as a rash, itching, rash or skin may disappear, leaving a small mark
can result. However, severe cases of cellulite permanently cause rashes that
are red and swollen. This occurs when the deeper layers of skin are severely
infected. Once they penetrate the deep layers of the skin, the bacteria spread
rapidly into the blood, lymph nodes and other body parts, leading to
complications. Cellulitis of the leg is often confused with DVT, because the
symptoms of both diseases are similar.
Cellulite is caused by
bacteria, either in the human body or exogenous ones may cause. These bacteria
enter through cuts or cracks in the skin and cause infection. Poor hygiene can
also be a factor. The most common of these is a Streptococcus, which is
commonly found on human skin and throat. Under normal conditions, these
bacteria cause no harm, but as the favorable conditions to develop, they can
cause infections. Favorable conditions are no cracks or breaks in the skin and
physical and medical conditions such as diabetes, pregnancy and obesity.
Cellulite can also be caused by Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus), which is
caused on the skin and mucous membranes. In children, the most common cause of
Haemophilus influenzae type B, which can cause serious infections. It was
observed that people with diabetes, immune disorders or weakened immune
systems, as well as overweight people or the elderly, people with eczema,
psoriasis, lymphedema, skin ulcers, and HIV / AIDS, are more prone to cellulite
on the legs.
Treatment is usually with oral
antibiotics to fight against bacteria. Apart from this, including the treatment
of cellulite leg to rest the affected area, apply cold compresses to relieve
pain and injuries cleaning. Severe cases of infection requiring treatment of
cellulite intravenously. Drugs against pain can be administered, but severe
pain is caused when the symptoms of necrotizing fasciitis, a complication of
cellulite and needs immediate surgical repair included. With antibiotic
treatment, cellulite on the legs disappear within a week, but severe cases
require more time to complete healing. This skin infection can cause severe
weakness or even death if left untreated. If it is not completely healed, the
person repeats what can be influenced. There are many herbal medicines and
homeopathic products, which have also proven effective in the treatment of
cellulite, but these treatments must be administered by a qualified physician.
You can also prevent the
disease of the skin by stimulating the immune system and practice of good
hygiene practices. Wounds should be cleaned and tightened to prevent infection.
But above all, a doctor approached as soon as you develop symptoms and prevent it
from spreading through appropriate treatment and timely.
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