Cell inflammation in the skin

 

Cellulitis

• It is a common bacterial skin infection that affects the deep layers of the skin and tissues under the skin, and cause redness, swelling and pain in the affected area, and if not treated, it can spread and cause serious health problems.
• This infection can appear anywhere on the skin, and adults are often infected at the bottom of the legs and feet, but in children it appears on the face or neck.

the reason

• It usually occurs due to different types of bacteria, which enter the body through skin openings (such as: injury or wound), in general it cannot be infected by another person; It affects the deep layers of the skin.

Risk factors

• Injuries that cause scratches in the skin (such as: wounds, bites, shameful wounds, tattoos, and holes).
• Chronic skin diseases (such as: athletic foot and eczema).
• Waterpract infection and ducts.
• Weight gain.
• Swelling of the limbs - feet, legs, hands, and arms - including swelling caused by lymphatic system problems (part of the body's immune system helps to move fluids that contain infection control cells throughout the body).
• Weak immune system due to chemotherapy or diabetes and others.

Symptoms

• A red, warm, swollen area at touch.
• The appearance of drilling in the skin resembles orange peel.
• The appearance of blisters on the affected skin.
• High body temperature and chills.
• Cellular tissue inflammation can appear anywhere in the body, but it is more common in the feet and legs.

When should the doctor be seen

• When noticing the increased redness of the skin in the size quickly, it is accompanied by a high temperature and a feeling of manifestation
• The presence of redness, swelling and skin pain.
• Not to feel better two to three days after the start of taking antibiotics.

It is also necessary to go to the emergency when the cellulitis is affected if it is accompanied by one of the following symptoms

• A severe temperature rising, or a feeling of manifestation.
• Speed ​​of heartbeat, or rapid breathing.
• Violet spots appear on the skin, but it may be less clear on brown or black skin.
• Feeling dizzy or fainting.
• Confusion or an awareness of consciousness.
• Pallor or coldness in the skin.
• Not responding or losing consciousness.

Complications

• If it is not treated early, the infection can spread to other parts of the body (such as: blood, muscles, and bones).

Treatment

• For mild cellulitis, which affects a small area of ​​the skin, it is taken with prescribed antibiotics; It is important to continue taking antibiotics and not to stop taking treatment until after the doctor's advice, and the most dangerous infection may need treatment in the hospital with venous antibiotics that are given directly in the vein.

Prevention

The chances of cellulitis can be reduced by good wound care

• Clean all the slight injuries that tear the skin with soap and water.
• Keep the skin clean and moisturizing well.
• Clean all wounds and slight injuries (such as pimples and scratches) with soap and water.
• Cleaning and covering wounds with clean and dry bandages until they heal.
• See a doctor for holes, deep or other dangerous wounds.
• As for an open wound or an active infection, avoid spending time in hot water basins, swimming pool, or natural water bodies (such as: lakes, rivers and oceans).
• Wash hands with soap and water or use an alcoholic antiseptic if the washing is not possible.
• People who have frequent infection should be examined with cellulitis below the knee in search of fungal infections, and immediately treated.
• Diabetics should examine their feet daily in search of injuries or signs of infection.
• Preventing wounds and scratches by wearing appropriate clothes and shoes.
• Wearing gloves in case of working abroad.

Guidelines for people with cellulitis

• Raise the affected part of the body on a pillow or chair while sitting or lying down to reduce swelling.
• Moving the joint regularly near the affected part of the body (such as: the wrist or ankle) to prevent it from stinging.
• Drink a lot of fluids to avoid dehydration.
• Refrain from touching or rubbing the affected areas.
• Not wearing pressure socks until a feeling of improvement