Management of Cellulitis with Homoeopathic Medicine-A Case Report

Abstract

Cellulitis is an infection of the deep dermis and subcutaneous tissue, presenting with expanding erythema, warmth, tenderness, and swelling. Streptococci are the most commonly implicated pathogen and often reside in the interdigital  toec spaces. Any disruption of the skin surface can allow the organism to invade.The entrance of these microorganisms beneath the skin's surface can cause cellulitis, a severe superficial infection that affects the deep dermis and subcutaneous tissue.The case of cellulitis of 40 years old female has the classic presentation of rubor (redness), dolor (pain), tumor (swelling), calor (heat) the hallmarks of cellulitis.Homoeopathy reduces the need for surgical intervention. This case shows the usefulness of homoeopathic medicine in acute cases.A case of Cellulitis is treated according to the HOM-CASE guidelines with intervention of individualised Homoeopathic medicine CalcariaSulphuricum in ultra dilution. The Cellulitis treated completely without any adverse events.The outcome was assessed along with the photographs.