What causes recurrent cellulitis?
Cellulitis is a bacterial infection in the deepest layer of skin. Cellulitis develops when bacteria enter the body through a crack or cut in the skin. Sometimes cellulitis recurs. Various factors increase the risk of recurrent cellulitis, including: Breaks in the skin. Wounds, cuts and incisions — including body piercings — can provide an entry point for bacteria. Chronic skin conditions. Any skin condition that causes the skin to blister or crack — such as eczema or athlete’s foot — may provide an entry point for bacteria. Chronic lymphedema. A limb affected by lymphedema — a condition that causes swelling due to poor drainage of lymph fluid — is particularly vulnerable to infections. Poor circulation. Decreased blood flow can interfere with healing and increase the risk of infection. Weak immune system. A weak immune system can interfere with healing and increase the risk of recurrent infections. Cellulitis is usually treated with antibiotics. It’s important to take the antibiotics e
