Cellulitis
Alternate Names : Skin infection - bacterial
Prevention
Protect your skin by: - Keeping your skin moist with lotions or ointments to prevent cracking
- Wearing shoes that fit well and provide enough room for your feet
- Learning how to trim your nails to avoid harming the skin around them
- Wearing appropriate protective equipment when participating in work or sports
Whenever you have a break in the skin: - Clean the break carefully with soap and water
- Cover with a bandage and change it every day until a scab forms
- Watch for redness, pain, drainage, or other signs of infection
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