Description:

Although erysipelas and cellulitis are not communicable diseases, the bacteria that cause them are. Contact between individuals usually does not result in either condition since the microbes need to pass through your skin to produce an infection. A streptococcal bacterial infection that affects the lymphatic system and upper dermis is called erysipelas. It appears as a well-defined, elevated region of skin with red, puffy, heated, and sensitive boundaries. Location: Usually, it affects the face and lower limb skin. It spreads across the nose bridge and the cheekbones in a butterfly-like pattern on the face. Additionally, the ear could be affected. Erysipelas can afflict anybody, however it most often affects the elderly and young.

Cause:

Erysipelas or cellulitis can strike anyone. If you regularly inject drugs and have a compromised immune system, you may be at a higher risk of contracting an infection. Receive tattoos or piercings; become bitten by a dog or cat. You are also more likely to have erysipelas if you have a skin disease that involves boils or sores, particularly if you break or scratch your skin. The following are a few typical skin disorders that can result in erysipelas infections: Dermatitis, Athlete's foot, Psoriasis, Shingles, chicken pox, scabies from acne getting burned, bitten by insects, or having a splinter or other object embedded on your skin.

Symptoms:

Although erysipelas can affect other regions of the body, foot and lower leg infections are the most prevalent ones. The face may also be affected. Erysipelas attack the epidermis' outermost layer of the skin. A painful, glossy, light-red swelling in a well-defined patch of skin is the typical symptom. If you see red streaks coming from that location, it could mean that the infection has begun to spread through the lymph vessels as well. Blisters may develop in more extreme situations as well. Occasionally, surrounding lymph nodes enlarge, becoming more susceptible to pressure, an abscess, and skin necrosis may be seen in extreme situations. Bloating Anguish Sensitivity Raised and sharp boundaries Acute onset symptoms in affected individuals also include fever, chills, general malaise, and headaches.

Ayurvedic Treatment:

Vamanam, Virechanam, Kashya vasti,, Lepanam, Swedanam, Shirodhara, Shiroabhyangam, Shiro picchu

Naturopathy Treatment:

Athapa snanam, Mud Therapy, Steam bath, Hip bath, Enema, Immersion bath,