5. Moisturize Thoroughly
Keeping skin well-lubricated heads off dryness, which can lead to cracks and cuts where bacteria can enter, checkmating a primary cause of cellulitis. Washing hands frequently and always before and after touching a wound will keep bacteria that could pass into a wound at bay. Skin conditions like atopic eczema or athlete's foot, which can leave the skin broken, make these preventive measures even more critical. Although not scratching skin at all is ideal, keeping fingernails short and clean will limit the amount of damage and potential infection introduced to the skin.
6. If You Need To Lose Weight, Do So
Obesity can trigger many avoidable and troublesome health problems, and cellulitis is no exception. In addition, it can cause cellulitis recurrences. Morbid obesity can even cause cellulitis in the abdominal cell wall.
7. Getting Under the Skin – and Nails
Although not scratching at all is ideal, keeping fingernails short and clean will limit damage and potential infection.
General Information
Certain sports with close body contact like wrestling have an increased risk of cellulitis.
Rarely, fungal infections can cause cellulitis in those with weakened immune systems, particularly with conditions like HIV.
Lymphedema, which causes the legs and arms to swell, can cause recurring cellulitis. When this happens, doctors sometimes prescribe long-term treatment with penicillin family antibiotics to prevent future infections.