Cellulitis Specialist In Lansing and Mt. Pleasant

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Safe Health PC
Cellulitis Specialist
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If you notice sudden changes in your skin, like
redness, inflammation, and pain, then you might
have a bacterial infection called cellulitis.
This is a common condition that brings many men
and women to the care of Dr. Saif Fatteh in Mt.
Pleasant and Lansing, Michigan. Prompt treatment
of cellulitis infection can help you avoid
serious complications, so be sure to book a
diagnostic exam any time you experience sudden
changes in your skin.
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What is Cellulitis?
Cellulitis is a common skin infection that occurs
when bacteria generally streptococcus and
staphylococcus invaded skin and spread to deeper
tissues through skin. Treatment for cellulitis is
available and it can be fully cured if detected
in the early stages but could become
life-threatening if left untreated. Cellulitis
treatment is needed from a specialist to help
reduce symptoms and control infection.
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What are the Symptoms of Cellulitis?

• Cellulitis can occur anywhere on the body,
  however, it usually occurs in damaged body areas
  or inflamed parts. Bacteria invade the skin
  through contaminated cuts, inflamed lesions,
  areas with poor circulation.
• If you find any of the following signs that means
  it is time to see a cellulitis specialist
• Swelling
• Skin dimpling
• Fever
• Pain

• Redness
• Blisters
• Tenderness
• Sensation of warmth

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How to Prevent Cellulitis?
There are steps you can take to prevent
cellulitis and avoid the need for treatment. Any
time the surface of your skin is breached, take
immediate steps to clean the area and cover the
wound with a bandage to prevent infection. Wash
the site daily with soap and water, and use an
over-the-counter ointment to reduce the risk of
infection.
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How is Cellulitis Treated?
Most cases of cellulitis respond well to a course
of antibiotics. If your symptoms dont clear up
after a few days, inform Dr. Fatteh,
Dermatologist, in Lansing about the skin
infection. Ensure to follow your cellulitis
specialists guidelines about the medication and
skincare. You might need to be briefly
hospitalized to receive intravenous antibiotics
directly into the blood and other care if you may
need any. As you wait for your treatment to take
effect, you might find a degree of relief by
placing a cool, damp cloth over the area and
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elevating the affected limb. Over-the-counter
pain medications can reduce discomfort.
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Contact Us

• Lansing Office
• Address 5135 S Pennsylvania
• Ave Lansing, MI 48911
• Email Info_at_safehealthcenter.com
• Phone [phone]
• Monday to Friday - 900 AM 200 PM

Mt. Pleasant Office Address 2981 Health
ParkwayMt. Pleasant, MI 48858 Email
info_at_safehealthcenter.com Phone (989)
444-7546 Monday to Friday - 800 AM 500 PM