Therefore, now that we know half the world are talking about cellulite, what is it, what causes it, how do you grade it and is there any treatment out there for the condition. For a start, many may be surprised to learn that the term cellulite is not actually a medical term and there is some dispute about the etiology of the condition.
Our skin normally has a number of different bacteria living on it. This is not usually a problem until the skin is broken in some way. What then happens is that the bacteria enters the body in these breaks. Once inside our bodies they cause infections which then result in inflammation. Once this happens, the skin tissue becomes hot and very painful.
Cellulitis foot infection is mainly and commonly caused by Streptococcus beta-hemolytic bacteria such as S. pyogenes and a Staphylococcus species S. aureus. These gram-positive bacteria are part of the skin's natural flora. They both secrete enzymes that damage the skin cells and avoid localized infection. In some cases, the infection spreads rapidly and turns into a severe cellulitis case in just a few days.
Cellulitis is commonly treated with antibiotics. You may be treated with topical or oral antibiotics to clear the cellulitis. If the disease spreads, you may need intravenous injections of antibiotics in a hospital to cure cellulits.
The prevention of cellulitis is very simple. The first important advice is to observe proper procedures when treating wounds. It is important to sanitize the area where the wound is found. This can be done by washing fresh cuts soon after they are discovered. For deep cuts and wounds, one may dab betadine on the wounded area. Betadine is a powerful chemical disinfectant that can sway off bacterial infection.
Also importantly, you need to need to drink lots of water everyday (preferably purified) and get regular exercise such as aerobics, walking and yoga at least 3 times a week for 30 minutes. This is one of the main remedies for treating and preventing cellulite by eliminating toxic waste and build-ups from your body. Regular exercise also helps immensely in tension reduction and proper circulation within your body.
Be mindful of the antibiotic regimen your doctor has prescribed. Usually, a series of antibiotics will be administered to the patient with diabetes. This happens because it takes a few weeks or sometimes months for the effects to be visible. Always follow the right prescription instructions in taking antibiotics or else the whole regimen plan will not take effect. Do not also be surprised if your doctor will give you a group of antibiotics in a given period.
Many people confuse cellulite with cellulitis. Cellulite is a normal condition in most women whereas cellulitis is an infection which affects the skin and the underlying tissues of both males and females alike. Before undergoing any treatments, it is important to determine whether or not you are suffering from cellulite or cellulitis. Otherwise you might be treating the wrong thing.
So, how to reduce cellulite? Now that we know that cellulite is fat below the skin we have to look for such cures that aid in melting this kind of fat. Some people have resorted to massage therapy but results were temporary. Liposuction is one drastic step people have taken. Liposuction has its own drawbacks, liposuction is a surgery we all know that and surgery of any kind has risks involved.