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Cellulitis is a very common bacterial skin infection in which there is inflammation of skin and connective tissue. Cellulitis can occur on any part of the body but face and lower legs are the most common site for cellulitis. Homeopathic medicines for cellulitis treatment are very effective in fighting out the bacterias without the using antibiotics .
Cause of Cellulitis
The main causative agents for causing cellulitis are Streptococcus pyogenes and Staphyloccus aureus bacterias. In healthy condition the skin act as a protective barrier against infectious agents, preventing their entry into the body. When the integrity of skin is broken due to various factors like insect bite, cuts, scratch marks, injuries, surgical incision etc, the bacteria gain entry into the body through this broken skin and leads to inflammation of skin and connective tissue. People with diabetes mellitus, suppressed immune system and venous stasis are more prone to cellulitis.
Symptoms of Cellulitis
The main symptoms of cellulitis include redness, swelling, heat and pain in the affected area. As the disease advances blebs and bullae appear on the skin. Blebs and bullae are fluid containing eruptions on skin. At this stage fever occurs. If the condition is not properly treated at this stage then it goes further deep into connective tissue and gains access to the lymph nodes. Then the infection spreads to blood leading to septicemia or blood poisoning which is a very critical condition.
Homeopathic Medicines for Cellulitis
Homeopathy medicines are very efficient in treating cellulitis. The medicines work wonderfully by increasing the immunity of patient thereby reducing the swelling, pain and burning in cellulitis condition. Even in cases of cellulitis with bleb formation medicines works wonders that too very gently preventing the physical and mental trauma of surgeons knife intervention. In advanced complicated cases of cellulitis where septicemia has set in homeopathy holds a ray of hope in treatment according to well-selected medicines. Belladonna, Apis Mellifica, Ledum Palsture, Silicea, Pyrogenium, Calendula Officinalis are the top remedies.
1. Belladonna – For Marked Redness of Skin
Belladonna acts as a very good natural medicine for cellulitis where the skin is markedly red and swollen giving it a shining appearance. Patient requiring Belladonna will also experience pain which gets worse by touch. The character of pain is that it appears and disappears suddenly. Another marked feature where this medicine Belladonna can be used for cellulitis is dryness of skin with much heat.
2. Apis Mellifica – When Marked Swelling is Present
Apis mellifica is suited in those cases of cellulitis in which there is much swelling of the affected area along with much burning and stinging type of pains. Apis mellifica also respond to those cases of cellulitis in which the burning pains are relieved by applying something cold over skin and the pains that rapidly shifts from one part to another. Another feature of this medicine indication is rosy hue of skin with much sensitivity towards touch. Apis mellifica can be taken in all those cases where cellulitis is a result of honey bee sting.
3. Ledum Palsture – For Cellulitis resuting from Insect Bites
Ledum palustre holds a very good image in treating those cases of cellulitis resulting from insect bites. This natural medicine is used in cellulitis when there is coldness of affected part with tearing type of pains. Ledum palustre can be used in long-standing cases of cellulitis in which the skin colour changes from blueness to green.
4. Silicea- For Cellulitis when Blebs appear upon Skin
This remedy Silicea gives very good results when blebs are formed on skin in advanced cellulitis cases. These blebs can contain pus which is very offensive. Silicea is also used when along with cellulitis there is fever with chilliness and offensive perspiration.
5. For Pyrogenium for Septicaemia in Cellulitis
Pyrogenium is an excellent remedy for treating septicemia. The points that guide towards its use in septic conditions is a) fever with chills b) The body temperature being 103 to 106, rising quickly with abnormally very rapid pulse rate making the patient restless.The patient requiring pyrogenium complains of excessive chilliness in the back. In cases where septicemia occurs after surgery or after childbirth, Pyrogenium acts very effectively.
6. Calendula Officinalis in Post Surgical Cellulitis
Undoubtedly the best remedy for cellulitis that has come after surgical cuts is Calendula officinalis. This medicine acts very efficiently not only as a curative but also as preventive for excessive suppuration/pus formation on the skin in cellulitis developing post surgically. If applied locally to the wounded skin after an injury it helps as preventive for cellulitis.
My mother is a patient of diabetics and blood pressure. She has black patches around her ankles and there is occasional itching as well. Please suggest a very good homeopathy remedy for this.
I noticed in December or Janurary that my left arm was swelling up slowly though Feburary 28 I went to the emergency room. I was diagnosed with cellulites.. They gave me a ultra sound , Negative for DVT ? They gave me Keflex for ten days. Didn’t change anything. A follow up doctor couldn’t see me till April 4th. In the mean time I ended up back in the emergency room March 15th,they admitted me and I was there until the 21st. I had ultrasounds,chests X-rays,, IV of vancomycin switched to clindamycin.then prophylaxis 5000 units every 8 hrs all on the 15 of March. Cephalexin 500 mg Heparin 5000 units. They gave me line zooid 600 mil tabs. Discharged the 21 of March saying condition improved. It hadn’t. Follow up dr never looked at my arm. This was April 4 she wanted every test done.Went home..Went back the 28 all tests good.when she said see you in 2weeks. I said what about my arm? Walked out sent nurse to give me antibiotic shot a script fo 7 days. That was it. It’s going into left breast,. stomach.rash under arm & left breast. it’s worse and getting very painful. I’m 64 and cannot understand almost 4 months later and a Nice. $43,000 bill here I sit stressed out to the hilt.
Sir, i developed a red sore one month ago on upper limb above knee joint on back side, it opened one week.later and with use of antibiotics for about ten days the sore healed. Before healing it was very painful to touch, swollen , and oozed blood and yellow fluid for about two weeks. Just before healing of the first sore another two sores developed above knee joint now on front side. Now the leg is swollen, red in colour, and very painful at times. What this possibly could be. I am taking homeo sillcea from three days and no relief. Pls advise.
I got cellulitis a month back on my legs n stomach n had antibiotics for more than a month can homeopathy med help
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My mother is a patient of cirocis and now she is suffering from cellulitis ,oral and intravenous antibiotics have been given but no use.even used mupicure oint ment .she is allergic to penicillin and her age is 58,please suggest me some medicines
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Dear Dr Sharma,
My husband has what the hospital called cellulitis in his lower calves. He has a sore on one foot on the top and one I noticed on the bottom of the leg that is really bad. He is consistently chilled to the bone and his leg looks like raw meat. We have been putting coconut oil, tea tree oil, olive oil, turmeric, ginger, garlic both internally and externally. It has been three weeks and counting and it looks good one day after treatment, but then it goes to looking really red and dry. He has poor circulation in his legs and is a truck driver by trade. I really would like to know what is the best method to correcting the redness and dry skin. I also noticed his feet are cracking, and he looks like he is drying out.
I got cellulitis a month back on my legs n stomach n had antibiotics for more than a month can homeopathy med help
I have symptoms of cellulitis I’m sure it is front a cut just below my knee. Before I can get medical attention, I want to use belladonna. Does it come as a tincture, I presume I apply it topically?
My Mother aged about 93 , had a hip fracture last year and got healed by homeopathy medicine. Now physiotherapy is going on. From last week her appetite reduced and she practically stopped eating. In last few days her body has swelled and her eyes popping out. Local Dr. says lack of protein . From yesterday after giving her Amways Nutrilite protein some improvement in appetite and minor swelling reduced. Please advise ? Tx n best regards.
Hi Dr Sharma,
I have just got the first signs of cellulitis… red patch – lower leg with surrounding area of 2 red bands either side of the patch… painful & hot slight swelling. Should i use Belladona or Apis Mellifica & in what quantities. Penny
Hi, I would suggest you use Tea Tree Oil. Wet a cotton ball with water, then place several drops of oil on the cotton ball. Rub affected area and its outlying areas. After several hours, wash with regular Dial original soap. No perfumes, lotions or powders in affected area. Repeat morning and night for 3 days and re examine.
Does it work my husband has cellulitis, his legs are red and blistery fluid weeping out, itching and in a lot of discomfort and pain, he,s been on antibiotics for months now if he doesent go on the antibiotics is legs get redder but don’t seem to get any better. He,s been into hospital had I v and other thing done etc dermatologist what I need to now is will the belladonna help instead of antibiotics, he has a pacemaker and on quite a lot of Med,s hope you can help don’t now what else to do, thank you
sir, i am suffering from leg leg swelling. i have check different checks i.e liver function test, kidney function test, blood test, ecg but all things is in control or good condition.
please suggest the treatment for the above problems.
Dear Dr. Sharma,
Over 2 months ago I was hospitalized for cellulitis and today even though the redness has gone away, I am still weak and limping. I do have a weak immune system which doesn’t help. I have recently taken bio active silver and probiotic tea as my intestines are still upset after the 4 weeks of antibiotics.
I have over 60 different homeopathic remedies I can take, but would like your help as to why I am not getting better.
Sincerely,
Frances
Dear sir
My brother leg was septik injury since last 8years.any doctor says remove his leg.you have any thoughts to decrease this disease
recently, DVT was treated with heparin (lovenox) wrongly injected in rectal sheath,lost 6 units blood in abdominal wall,Hb dropped from 14 gms to 8.2 gms ,Lot of pain on slightest movement\Received 2 units blood,iron etc.
Any help with getting two large hematomas10x7.5cms,blood along left resticle,causing lot of pain,get absorbed and prevent infection
Hi Doctor,
My name is Dawn. I am feeling at this point very upset because I have cellulitis of my breast that was a result of a cyst/abcess that I have had for many years. I first got the cellulitis about 2 months ago. I have seen two different doctors, one a surgeon and now tomrow my third an infectious disease specialist. My abcess was drained last week and I was told to cover it with neosporin daily and clean of course. I did that, it looked great until the 7 th day. I really thought i was done with this seeing some how good it looked thru the week. It was packed btw and I pulled packing out the next day as told. It’s really red and I’m getting the shooting pains back that come and go. It looks open still to me but the doctor says it’s not… Please help me. I use essentiKs but I’ve been afraid to try them with this.
Thank you,
Dawn
Hi doctor. This is my second time writing you. I have yet to find the remedy for my stubborn cellulitis. I am NOT wanting to go back on antibiotics so please, please tell me what to do. I am doing hot compresses daily and using different natural, topical things. But it will get better then get worse. My wound is now completely closed. I’ve have used colloidal silver topically, essential oils topically, manuka honey… I’m o my doing this once a day because It’s all do time consuming.. I heard apple cider vinegar , I haven’t tried that. Please help me. Tell me what to do. I know I can do this naturally but I really need guidance .
What works the best on open sores from cellulitse also when the skin gets so dry it cracks and I hate to say but looks dirty and they get washed faithfully
sir, good morning my self Chandrakant I m suffering from cellulitise (left leg) so I need treatment , Homeopathic so please help me .
I have been battling cellulitis for 6 weeks now which resulted from an infected puncture wound I got when working in the yard. The antibiotics helped at first but it came back after I finished one round and the second round I was unable to finish. I do have some small blisters but mostly just redness, pimple like rash, itching and some swelling. I have been helped by sitting in an ozone chamber but it would be wonderful to have a homeopathic remedy to resolve this problem and keep it from coming back. Please let me know if you can help me and how I can go about receiving the treatments you described in your article for the blisters, redness, and swelling so I can prevent a dangerous systemic infection. The information you have provided sounds hopeful so I am looking forward to hearing from you. Thanks so much.
Hi, I have a brother who is 30 years old and is suffering from a myriad of health problems after returning from a 2 yr trip to China. He has cellulitis and has chosen to take the full course of antibiotics. He also is chronically fatigued, has psoriasis, joint pain and even had his hip replaced this spring. He is interested in trying homeopathy but we have yet to find a doctor that practices homeopathy near us with experience with his health issues. Please let me know if you can be of help. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Betsy