How Can You Prevent Cellulitis and Abscess?
Published: Sep 20, 2024
Preventing cellulitis and skin abscesses can save you from pain and potential complications. Here’s how to protect yourself.
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Personal Hygiene Practices
Maintaining good personal hygiene is one of the simplest ways to prevent skin infections. Regularly washing and moisturizing the skin can keep it healthy and less prone to bacterial invasion.
Wound Care and Protection
Promptly cleaning and bandaging cuts or abrasions can prevent bacteria from entering the skin. Keeping wounds covered, especially in unsanitary environments, is crucial for infection prevention.
Lifestyle Adjustments
Avoiding high-risk activities, like sharing personal items, can reduce the risk of spreading bacteria. Consider lifestyle changes if you are frequently exposed to environments that predispose you to infections.
Frequently Asked Questions
By keeping skin clean and bacteria-free.
It prevents bacteria from entering cuts.
Yes, by avoiding high-risk activities.
Good hygiene and prompt wound care.
Key Takeaways
Simple preventive measures can significantly reduce the risk of cellulitis and abscess.
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References
Semel JD, Goldin H. Association of athlete's foot with cellulitis of the lower extremities: diagnostic value of bacterial cultures of ipsilateral interdigital space samples. Clin Infect Dis 1996; 23:1162.
Begier EM, Frenette K, Barrett NL, et al. A high-morbidity outbreak of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus among players on a college football team, facilitated by cosmetic body shaving and turf burns. Clin Infect Dis 2004; 39:1446.
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