== Home remedies ==
However, many different types The most common forms of bacteria can that cause cellulitis are Streptococcus and each needs Staphylococcus. Penicillin-based antibiotics are the usual treatment for cellulitis. The best treatment is prevention.* A healthy immune system is the key to keeping yourself infection free. Use common sense to support your immune system. Get enough sleep each night. Eat healthy foods, such as vegetables, fruits, and grains. Drink at least 64 ounces of water per day. Exercise your body and mind. Cut down on alcohol consumption, fried foods, sugar, coffee, and soda.*Treat wounds and skin breaks properly. Wash the injured area daily with soap and water, apply antibiotic cream, and cover with a clean sterile bandage. Check for signs of infection.*Use immune-system-supporting herbs and vitamins such as vitamin C, echinacea, goldenseal, and garlic. Use natural cellulitis fighters, such as Australian Tea Tree oil, turmeric, and drawing salve. These are remedies that can be treated appropriatelyapplied topically to the skin to heal infections. Tea tree oil is antiseptic, antibiotic, antiviral, and antifungal. It is used in one or two drop amounts applied with a q-tip on and around the infected site. Turmeric is an herb which is powdered, made into a paste with water, applied over the infected area, and dressed with a bandage. Drawing salve is said to "draw" out infections from the skin. Its active ingredient is ichthammol
== Warnings ==
Don't confuse with [[Cellulite]] : cellulitis is a bacterial infection while [[Cellulite]] is considered a skin condition.