Cellulitis - Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

Cellulitis Definition

Cellulitis actually means "inflammation of the cells." Cellulitis is diffuse and an acute inflammatory process involving skin and subcutaneous tissues. Staph bacteria that causes cellulitis. Erysipelas is a superficial form of cellulitis. It appears as a swollen, red area of skin that feels hot and tender. An infection can occur when this normally strong barrier is damaged due to surgery, injury, or a burn.

Cellulitis occurs in both sexes and in all age groups. Cellulitis is a spreading infection of the skin and may be occured on any part of the body. It is also known as Skin infection - bacterial.

Cellulitis Causes

Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus are most common bacteria that causes cellulitis. Bacteria may be entered the body, grow there and causing infection and inflammation. Orbital cellulitis is a dangerous infection with potentially serious complications. It may be caused by a bacterial infection from the sinuses. Staphylococcus aureus bacteria that causes many cases of impetigocellulitis. It may also be occured in immunocompromised hosts or it may follow erysipelas.

Cellulitis occurring after animal bites may be caused by other bacteria, especially Pasteurella multocida from dogs and cats. Some cases of cellulitis appear on areas of trauma, where the skin has broken open, such as the skin near ulcers or surgical wounds. In children under six age, Hemophilus influenzae bacteria may be caused cellulitis, especially on the face, and arms.

Cellulitis Symptoms

Cellulitis may be occured anywhere on the body. The classic sign of cellulitis is sudden tenderness, edema, and erythema of the affected area.

The symptoms of the cellulitis may be included:

• Localized skin redness
• inflammation
• Tight
• glossy
• Pain
• Skin lesion
• Eye pain
• Decreased vision
• General malaise
• rash
• fever
• Swelling
• chills
• headache

Cellulitis Treatments

In severe cases, antibiotics may be given intravenously for the first 24 to 72 hours, followed by oral antibiotics. Your doctor may choose a specific antibiotic depending on the location of your cellulitis and the likely cause of your infection. Hospitalization is usually required. Treatment consists of IV fluids with antibiotics. Always inform your doctor about any reactions you may have had in the past to antibiotics.

In case of,People with diabetes, more aggressive treatment may be needed. This may include surgery to remove dead skin or even bone.

Paracetamol or ibuprofen may help ease pain and reduce a fever while you have cellulitis symptoms.

you may take antibiotics after a skin injury to help prevent the infection. Treatment for uncomplicated cellulitis may be taken in between 10 to 14 days.

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