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- Insect bites, animal bite, or human bite.
- Injury or trauma with a skin wound.
- History of peripheral vascular disease.
- Diabetes and related ulcers.
- Cracks or peeling skin between the toes.
- Chronic steroid use or immuno-depressive medications.
Taking care of yourself at home
Cellulitis treatment may require hospitalization if it is severe enough to warrant intravenous antibiotics and close observation. At other times, treatment with oral and topical herbal mixes can control the outbreak. Elevate the infected area, usually higher than the heart, to minimize pain, drainage and swelling. Rest until symptoms improve to assist infection fighting.
Reduce the risk of transmission
Cellulitis is spread by skin-to-skin contact or by touching infected surfaces. Suggestions on how to reduce the risk of transmission in your household include: Wash your hands often, cover the wound with a gauze dressing , wash your bed linen, towels and clothing separately from those belonging to other family members while the infection is healing.
The Internal Herbal mix includes Violet Leaves, Garlic, Nettle, Echinacea 10drops, Horse Chestnut, Maritime Pine Bark, Gingko Biloba, Golden Seal, Comfrey, Siberian Ginseng as well Bach Flowers Impatiens, Vervain and Beech
External Herbal http://www.herbal-treatments.com.au/herbs_comfrey_skin_healer.html which includes the following.
Comfrey - well known healer and blemish remover.
Hypericum -repairs damage to nervous system, treats sensitivity.
Slippery Elm -demulcent for rough skin.
Thuja -anti-fungal.
Calendula - heals grazes, abrasions, stops bleeding and infection.
Golden Seal - removes infection.
Selected Bach Flowers - Walnut, Rescue Remedy, Crab Apple, Water Violet.
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- Cancer Related Herbal Tonics: Radiotherapy Support, - Order Maritime Pine Anti-Oxidant
- Article- What is Maritime Pine Bark?
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Cellulitis
Cellulitis is an acute inflammation of the connective tissue of the skin, caused by a bacterial infection.
The word cellulitis literally means inflammation of the cells. It generally indicates an acute spreading infection of the dermis and subcutaneous tissues resulting in pain, swelling, irritation, redness, fatigue, fever and warmth. A tight glossy appearance can result. Sudden onset and rapid spread with in defined borders are common.
The skin normally has many types of bacteria living on it, but intact skin is an effective barrier that keeps these bacteria from entering and growing within the body. When there is a break in the skin, however, bacteria can enter the body and grow there, causing infection and inflammation.
Cellulitis is most common on the lower legs and the arms or hands. People with fungal infections of the feet, who have skin cracks in the spaces between the toes, may have recurring cellulitis.
Risk factors for cellulitis include:
This information is not intended to replace medical diagnosis or treatment. Herbal descriptions are examples of combinations of herbs and should not be interpreted to mean that this combination is for this condition.
Further information on Herbs and Healing: Does a Herbalist need a Medical Diagnosis?
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