The infection affects the deep parts of the skin and can cause blindness and meningitis.
The player David Corrêa da Fonseca, striker From Vascowas absent from the match on Monday 26th against Atletico Paranaense, due to an anti-cellulite treatment on his face.
Although the name refers to the dimpling on the thighs and buttocks, the disease is considered serious and can lead to complications such as blindness and meningitis.
On the face it is characterized by redness, swelling, pain and increased temperature in the area. An infectious plaque is also noted, more rigid than the rest of the face.
Initially, the disorder may be confused with an allergy, but in this case the patient feels itching, not pain. It may also be confused with erysipelas, but this is more superficial, while cellulitis is deeper and less localized.
Facial cellulitis is most commonly caused by bacteria Staphylococcus aureus or the Streptococcus pyogenes. This same condition of cellulitis, with swelling and pain, can occur in other parts of the body.
Silvia Helena Nobre Chan, dermatologist of Hospital Alemão Oswaldo Cruz, explains that facial infections tend to be more serious, due to access to other areas of the body. “The greatest danger is being close to the eye area, because bacteria can migrate to the eye and cause blindness or other consequences. It can also invade the meninges, causing meningitis, and can reach the brain,” he explains.
Hospitalization is usually necessary, as in the player’s case, to reduce the risk of this progression. “Healthcare professionals need to monitor these bacteria closely,” says the specialist.
How to prevent it
Bacteria gain access to the innermost layers of the skin through any scratch or minor trauma. Therefore, washing your face with soap is the first recommendation after accidents involving the face.
Pimples are another gateway for microorganisms. “You absolutely must not squeeze pimples, for several reasons, and this is one of them: you damage the skin and leave a space for bacteria to enter,” explains Silvia, who says she recently treated a case of facial cellulite in an institute that treated acne patients.
Tooth infections can also carry bacteria into the dermis, reinforcing the importance of brushing. It is also necessary to pay attention to insect bites, on any part of the body. In these cases the dermatologist recommends avoiding scratching the area to avoid contaminating the wound.
If you cannot avoid scratching the area or the laceration is large, it is advisable to go to a health center to wash it properly and receive the appropriate medications. Treatment involves the use of antibiotics and, if the condition worsens, the drug can be administered directly into the bloodstream.
Source: Terra
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