Overview

Cellulitis is a bacterial infection characterised by the inflammation of the skin and the deeper tissues beneath it. This condition generally arises when bacteria, such as Streptococcus or Staphylococcus, infiltrate the skin through an open wound. Such wounds may occur as a result of cuts, scrapes, insect bites, or surgical procedures.

Staphylococcus and Streptococcus (commonly referred to as strep) bacteria can penetrate the skin and lead to the onset of cellulitis. This condition frequently arises from skin injuries, including cuts, insect bites, and surgical wounds.

Causes

Several risk factors contribute to the development of cellulitis, such as:  

- Pre-existing skin conditions, including eczema or athlete’s foot  

- A compromised immune system  

- Co-morbid conditions, notably diabetes and obesity  

- Lymphedema, characterised by swelling in the arms or legs.legs

Symptoms

• The presence of redness and swelling in the affected area.  

•  Notable warmth and tenderness upon palpation.  

• Experience of pain or discomfort.  

• Manifestation of fever and chills.  

• Formation of blisters or skin dimpling.  

•  Emergence of spots or streaks that spread from the site of infection.  

•  If left untreated, the condition may lead to a rapidly expanding rash.  

• Reported sensations of numbness or tingling.  

• Symptoms of fatigue or dizziness.  

• Observed swelling around the eyes or behind the ears.   

Ayurvedic  View

Uttana vata rakta,vruna shopha - due to aggravation of three doshas namely vata, pitta,kapha along with rakta(blood), in a patient having low digestion and low immunity, results in shopha(swelling), raga(redness),shoola(pain),daha(burning sensation),srava(discharge),jwara(fever)etc, when it takes sthana samshraya(settles in), tvak(skin), rasa(blood),lasika(lymph),mamsa dhatu(tissue), this is cellulitis Ayurveda way of approach is to bring dosha back to prakruta awastha(balance state), reduce symptoms by ayurvedic treatments-internal and external, to prevent further reoccurrence of this disease, to prevent complication arising in this disease, build immunity.