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, burns , insect bites , surgical wounds, or sites of intravenous catheter insertion.
The word cellulitis literally means inflammation of the cells. The infection usually involves the face, or the arms and legs. It may happen in normal skin, but it usually occurs after some type of trauma causes an opening in your skin. Bacteria usually enter through small breaks in the epidermis that result from scrapes, punctures, burns, and skin disorders such as dermatitis (see Itching and Noninfectious Rashes: Dermatitis ) Areas of the skin that become swollen with fluid (edema) are especially vulnerable. The main bacteria involved in cellulitis is Staphylococcus ("staph"), the same bacteria that causes many cases of impetigo. Occasionally, other bacteria may cause cellulitis as well.
Causes of Cellulitis
The common Causes of Cellulitis :
Infections related to a surgical procedure
Injuries that break the skin
Foreign objects in the skin
Any breaks in the skin that allow bacteria to invade the skin (examples are chronic skin conditions such as eczema or psoriasis )
Infection of bone underneath the skin (An example is a long-standing open wound that is deep enough to expose the bone to bacteria. Sometimes this occurs in people with diabetes who cannot feel their feet.)
Streptococcus pneumoniae
Group A B - hemolytic streptococcus
Streptococcus pyogenes
Symptoms of Cellulitis
Some Symptoms of Cellulitis :
Fever
Tenderness
Swelling of the skin
Warmth over the area of redness
Headache
Chills
Localized skin redness or inflammation that increases in size as the infection spreads
Pain or tenderness of the area
Bruising
Treatment of Cellulitis
Oral or intravenous (IV) antibiotics
Warm, wet dressings on the infection site
Surgical intervention
If you have an extremity (arm or leg) that is affected, your physician may have you elevate the extremity and decrease the amount of activity
Rest
Based on the physical examination, your physician may treat you in the hospital, depending onthe severity of the cellulitis. In the hospital, you may receive antibiotics and fluids through an intravenous (IV) catheter.
In all cases systemic antibiotics will be required. Most of the time oral antibiotics are required even for the milder cases.
Beauty tips for men
Make sure to use after shave. It is important that you don’t abuse your skin when trying to get a close shave. After shaving, apply an oil-free moisturizer to soothe and defend the face.
What is Whiteheads ? Treatment and Prevention Tips
Whiteheads can arise anywhere on the skin and are prone around eye area and cheeks. As the surface is worn away, the small white bumps) may resolve on its own.
Nail Care Tips
The nail cares help protect the ends of the fingers and toes from trauma and also help us pick up small objects.
