Cellulitis

Cellulitis is a bacterial infection of the dermis, which is the deepest layer of skin. Cellulitis also can infect the fat and soft tissue layers directly under the skin. Cellulitis generally starts out as a small, red area on the skin. It will slowly begin to spread and as it gets bigger, a person often will develop a fever and swollen glands. The most common bacteria that causes cellulitis is “staph” bacteria.
Don't confuse with Cellulite : cellulitis is a bacterial infection while Cellulite is considered a skin condition.

Home remedies

The most common forms of bacteria that cause cellulitis are Streptococcus and 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 applied 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.
• If cellulitis is left untreated, it can spread to the lymph glands then to blood stream and infect your whole body, which can cause sepsis and death. If you have an skin infection that is not getting better or causing red streaks coming from the cut, please seek medical help immediately.

Medical Disclaimer

This information is not meant to be substituted for medical advice. Always consult a medical professional regarding any medical problems and before undertaking any treatment or dietary changes.