Cellulitis primary prevention

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Good hygiene (handwashing, nail trimming) and good wound care lower the risk of cellulitis. Any wounds should be cleaned and dressed appropriately. Changing bandages daily or when they become wet or dirty will reduce the risk of contracting cellulitis. Patients with comorbid such as diabetes or immunosuppressed patients are advised to take care and cover their extremities with socks or gloves to avoid incidental scratches which could be a potential entry point for microorganisms. Medical advice should be sought for any wounds which are deep, dirty or if there is any concern about retained foreign bodies. Patient education strategies involve naming their condition and promoting hygiene along with practices to help reduce recurrence.

Good hygiene (handwashing, nail trimming) and good wound care lower the risk of cellulitis. Any wounds should be cleaned and dressed appropriately. Changing bandages daily or when they become wet or dirty will reduce the risk of contracting cellulitis. Patients with comorbid such as diabetes or immunosuppressed patients are advised to take care and cover their extremities with socks or gloves to avoid incidental scratches which could be a potential entry point for microorganisms. Medical advice should be sought for any wounds which are deep, dirty or if there is any concern about retained foreign bodies. Patient education strategies involve naming their condition and promoting hygiene along with practices to help reduce recurrence. ^[1]

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