Last update : August 01, 2010
Infections are aesthetic nightmares and can create serious problems to your skin. The most effective infection of all is cellulitis infection. Cellulitis infection is a common spreading infection that is seen on the lower layers of the skin mainly at the face and legs which are common places affected that are caused due to bacterial infection. Don’t forget that any part of your body can be affected by bacteria causing cellulites and it may arise more complications with it.
The most common bacteria that lead to cellutis infection are Staphylococci and Streptococci. Cellulitis infection is basically an inflammation of the tissues that are present under the skin, which can be effected by the bacterial infection. Cellulitis commonly causes infection to limbs.
The symptoms of cellulitis infection may include fever, nausea, headache and the skin start emerging red with swelling in small tender areas. It is characterizes by swelling, redness, pain or warmth and is mainly seen on the exposed part of the body such as face, legs and arms. Also cellutis can occur on those areas of the skin that has broken open likewise near surgical wounds or ulcers. People who are diabetic and have problem in immune system can also be prone of developing cellulitis infection.
If cellulitis infection reaches to the deepen layers of tissue present in the body, then it will cause serious complications. Once the bacteria of cellulites entered inside the body tissue, the density of bacteria spread in extremely rapid manner. It may enter to the blood stream or get in contact with the lymph nodes, causing visibly harm to one’s body.
The foremost complications can be meningitis, gangrene or sepsis which are normally unchecked infection but creates tremendous problem to the body. Oral and topical antibiotic are the most used cures that are practiced in homes. But if, the cellulitis infection is severe then hospitalisation, intravenous antibiotics and proper diagnosis is recommended or further consultation with the doctor is advised in such cases. You must take up precautions in order to avoid cellulitis infection by wearing protective shoes and clothes.
