- Using a warm compress once or twice with a clean piece of cloth
- Soaking the infected area in lukewarm water
- Avoiding any chemicals to come in contact with the affected area
- Wearing comfortable and loose attire to avoid the irritation that comes due to contact with the infection
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Simple home remedies for cellulitis treatment
Cellulitis is an infection caused by the Staphylococcus and Streptococcus bacteria. It normally starts at the site of wounds but can appear anywhere in the skin. Previous bruises and cuts or insect bite wounds can trigger cellulitis. Generally, adults are infected in the lower legs and suffer from leg cellulitis, but infections have known to be found in arms and occasionally in the face too. Sometimes an already-existing infection like athlete’s foot can also lead to leg cellulitis.
The infection starts with redness in the skin and swelling of the affected area. As it progresses, the affected site tends to become warm and soft or tender. Occasionally some develop fever and chills. In some cases, nausea and hardening of affected area have also been noticed.
If the infection is mild the following home remedy can be useful to reduce pain
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