Is Cellulitis Curable With Proper Diet And Exercise?

Posted on Thu, 20 Aug 2015

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Question : I'm 33 and have a lot of cellulitis just in the hips and superior part of my legs.
Is it real and possible to recover a normal skin condition if I take diet and exercise program seriously?

What do you recommend to work actively if there´s a chance to recover a normal apperiance and healthy condition inside?

Answered by Dr. T Shobha Deepak (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Additional information required

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day

Dear Ms

It would be very helpful if you could provide me with following additional information for me to be able to assist you further

1. Providing clinical photograph of all affected area will be helpful for knowing the exact pathology and assessment

2. Since how long have you been experiencing redness in the area

3. Are you over weight?

4. Do you have any medical disorder like Diabetis?

Awaiting your response

Take Care

Best regards
Dr Shobha Deepak

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. T Shobha Deepak (33 hours later)

Hi doctor, thanks for replying.

These are the answers to your questions in CAP LETTERS:

1. Providing clinical photograph of all affected area will be helpful for knowing the exact pathology and assessment
I UPLOADED SEVERAL PICTURES OF THE AFFECTED AREA (HIPS AND UPPER LEGS)

2. Since how long have you been experiencing redness in the area
SINCE I WAS 15. AT THAT TIME IT WASN'T THAT BAD.

3. Are you over weight?
I´M 5´5 AND 135 POUNDS.

4. Do you have any medical disorder like Diabetis?
I DON'T HAVE DIABETIS.
I HAVE SEEN THAT I CAN GAIN WEIGHT AND LOSE WEIGHT EASILY.
MY PARENTS ARE OVERWEIGHT SO I DO AS POSSIBLE TO HAVE A HEALTHY DIET. I DON'T EXERCISE ON A REGULAR BASIS. JUST PERIODIC, MY BAD.

Thanks!

Answered by Dr. T Shobha Deepak (21 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It is Panniculitis

Detailed Answer:
Dear Ms

Thanks for providing clinical photograph.

There is lot of subcutaneous fat and also stretch marks indicating rapid gain or loss of weight. The red marks which you see is inflammation of subcutaneous fat also known as panniculitis. It is non infective in origin. In the absence of other systemic symptoms, its unlikely to be due to auto-immune disorder.

I would suggest you the following

1. Regular exercise: 30 minutes of brisk walking everyday is the best exercise

2. Regular massage especially with anti-cellulite cream/ointment will be helpful

3. Ensure good intake of water

4. If the lesion still persist then complete blood work up including assessment of auto-immune disorder needs to be considered

Do keep me updated about the progress.

Take Care

Best Regards
Dr Shobha

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar