Cellulitis Treatment   The affected Cellulitis area should be immobilized and elevated to help reduce swelling. Cool, wet dressings should be applied to the affected area to help relieve local pain and tenderness. The drug of choice for cellulitis is penicillin. For penicillin-allergic patients, erythromycin is an alternative for mild infections, and clindamycin can be used for severe cases. If there is pus or an open wound, a blood culture can be taken.  Results should dictate the attending physician's antibiotic choice.  Mild to moderate infections may be treated with oral antibiotics. More severe cases of cellulitis may require hospitalization and I.V. antibiotics. Cellulitis symptoms usually resolve after a few days of antibiotic treatment.     Supplements helpful for Cellulitis Treatment   Bromelain Bromelain, a protein-digesting enzyme complex derived from pineapple, can enhance the absorption of antibiotics, making them more effective in killing bacteria (2, 3). Bromelain supplementation can be a useful adjunct in cellulitis treatments to help fight bacterial infection.   Arginine The amino acid arginine can promote nitric oxide synthesis, an important antibacterial component of the immune system. Studies have shown that supplementation with arginine can protect against bacterial infections as well as promote wound healing (4-6).   Zinc Zinc supplementation promotes immune function. Zinc can also enhance antiseptic agents used for cellulitis wound dressings (6).   Oregano Oil Oil of oregano has been used for conditions of inflammation, infection, indigestion, dysentery, and jaundice.  Oregano oil is a powerful antiseptic and potent antibacterial, and has been used as an alternative to antibiotics (8).  Rosmarinic acid, an active ingredient in oregano, may reduce inflammation (9). Other active ingredients, including thymol and carvacrol, have been shown to kill bacterial microorganisms (10).   Lactoferrin Lactoferrin, a natural peptide found throughout the body, has been reported to have antimicrobial, probiotic, and immune-enhancing properties. Studies have found that lactoferrin's natural antibiotic properties can inhibit a wide range of bacteria, yeasts, and intestinal parasites (11-14). Since antibiotics are used in cellulitis treatment and often destroy friendly bacteria in the intestinal tract, lactoferrin's probiotic properties are particularly helpful for enhancing intestinal tract immunity and insuring healthy intestinal microflora (14, 15).   Probiotics (Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacteria) Probiotics including lactobacillus acidophilus and bifidobacteria are nutritional supplements containing the same beneficial bacteria that are found in the digestive tract.  As mentioned, antibiotics are used in cellulitis treatment.  These drugs, however, often destroy friendly bacteria in the intestinal tract.  The dietary supplementation of probiotics may be particularly helpful for insuring the regeneration of such "friendly" bacteria. (16).     Learn More About Cellulitis Introduction to Cellulitis Cellulitis Treatment Products helpful for Cellulitis Go Back Learn More

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