A Simple Guide To Cellulitis, Diagnosis, Treatment And Related Conditions (A Simple Guide to Medical Conditions)

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Chapter 1CellulitisWhat is Cellulitis?Cellulitis is a frequent medical skin infection caused by bacteria that can spread through the skin and connective tissues.The disease is an acute, painful and potentially severe infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissues.The borders of cellulitis are poorly demarcated.ErysipelasThis is essentially a superficial form of cellulitis that involves the upper subcutaneous tissues and dermis.This makes it very difficult to differentiate cellulitis from erysipelas medically.In erysipelas, borders of infection are clearly demarcated.The appearance is that of a fiery red rash that can be painful.Erysipelas is also called St Anthony's fire.This name is from the Egyptian healer of the middle Ages who had been able to cure it.What are the causes of Cellulitis?Risk factors for infectionThey are more frequent and more severe in patients with underlying diseases such as:1. Diabetes,2. Cancer3. ImmunodeficiencyOther risk factors for cellulitis are:1. Cracks or peeling skin between the toes2. Venous insufficiency or history of peripheral vascular disease3. Injury or trauma with a break in the skin or skin wounds or abrasions4. Insect bites and stings, animal bites, or human bites5. Ulcers from certain diseases including diabetes and vascular disease6. Use of corticosteroid medications or medications that suppress the immune system7. Wound from a recent surgery8. Previous erysipelas or cellulitis.9. Elderly age.10. Alcoholism11. Intravenous drug use.12. Lymph edema.13. Obesity.14. Inflammatory dermatoses.15. Pregnancy.Causative or