Cellulitis: Treatment, Natural Support & Prevention

Cellulitis is a bacterial infection of the deeper layers of the skin and underlying tissue. It commonly causes an area of skin to become painful, warm, swollen, and red or discolored. Although cellulitis often responds well to treatment, the infection can spread and become serious if it is not treated promptly.

Earth Clinic readers have reported using remedies such as castor oil, tea tree oil, turmeric, garlic, Manuka honey, and other natural approaches for cellulitis. Some may help soothe the skin or support comfort and recovery, but suspected cellulitis should be medically evaluated because antibiotics are the established treatment for the bacterial infection.

What Is Cellulitis?

Cellulitis occurs when bacteria enter through a break in the skin and infect deeper skin tissues. Sometimes the opening is obvious, such as a cut, scrape, insect bite, ulcer, surgical wound, or cracked skin. In other cases, the break is so small that it is never noticed.

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