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In the past six months i've had cellulitis three times. the first two were on one leg and 2 months apart and the third one is on other leg. why recur?

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Skin colonized: each of us carry bacteria on our skin. when I have patients that have recurrent cellulitis I try to give them mechanisms to cleanse the skin periodically. this could be discussed with any of our willing doctors during a virtual consult. hope this helps.

Answered 1/6/2019

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Cellulitis: Consult a dermatologist to see if you have a skin problem that predisposes you to recurrent cellulitis. See a vascular surgeon to see if you have problems with your leg veins. Make sure that the cellulitis is treated with appropriate antibiotics also.

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Dr. Matt Wachsman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Because of germs: that are on the skin. About 10% of the population has germs that can cause disease on the skin (staph epidermatis .. the 90%, can't invade staph aureus can). People tend to have the same germs over time. Also, cellulitis has germs in it, and they can get into other spots (but since that would be occurring DURING treatment, that is NOT likely to be the reason.. and that the germs sit ON you IS)

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Dr. Paul Skudder answered

Specializes in Vascular Surgery

Maybe venous stasis.: We see many patients w recurrent "cellulitis" treated in ED, primary docs,urgent centers, wound centers, etc. Many times true diagnosis is venous stasis/venous insufficiency, not cellulitis or infection . Causes redness, edema, pain. Antibiotics don't help. Ultrasound WITH REFLUX STUDIES needed to assess w vascular consultant. Commonly easy to treat with simple procedure in Dr Office, local anes

Answered 1/7/2019

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