By Esther Sangiovanni

It is almost a half part of the worldwide population suffering this disease, specially women. In this article, I'm going to explain the most common factors that cause cellulitis in our skin. Also, I'm going to share some useful tips to slow down their effects.

This harmful disease is an infection of the skin that appear through a bacterial infection and spread into the skin or soft tissues that come up to inflammation.

The most common symptoms are located in a swollen infected area that shows redness and warmness. You may get fever, swollen glands and chills.

Maybe you're asking how we can get cellulitis. You can be infected due to the following reasons:

1) An injury to your skin, such as an insect bite, surgical wound or burn.

2) Any skin problem like psoriasis, ulcers, eczema, or even a fungal infection (athlete's foot).

3) Some other medical conditions, such as diabetes, a weak immune system or a peripheral arterial disease.

4) A secondary effect after injecting illegal drugs under the skin.

The treatment you need to remedy cellulitis depends on how it came from. My essential piece of advise is to get in touch with your doctor for the accurate treatment you need, if you mistrust you have any of the symptoms previously described.

In order to prevent cellulitis from happening, you must protect your skin by following these recommendations:

1) Keep your skin moist with lotions or ointments to prevent cracking

2) Use adequate preventive implements when participating in work or sports

3) Wear shoes that fit well and afford enough space for your feet

4) Be careful when you trim your nails so to keep away from skin around them.

I hope to find this information highly useful. Please consider not to take proper actions when symptoms are getting worse. Check your skin periodically and you will live longer.

Best of success!