Cellulitis : Prevention
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Prevention could include:
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Chronic disease management
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Personal protective equipment
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Avoid skin damage by wearing appropriate protective equipment when participating in work or sports. Also, clean any breaks in the skin carefully and watch for redness, pain, drainage, or other signs of infection. Finally, maintain good general hea...
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Cellulitis may be prevented by wearing appropriate protective equipment during work and sports to avoid skin injury, cleaning cuts and skin injuries with antiseptic soap, keeping wounds clean and protected, watching wounds for signs of infection, ...
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A wound is a disruption in the continuity of cells- anything that causes cells that would normally be connected to become separated. Wound healing is the restoration of that continuity.
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Wound CareTaking proper care of your wound will help it heal. Your health care provider may show you how to clean and dress the wound.
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A wound is a disruption in the continuity of cells- anything that causes cells that would normally be connected to become separated. Wound healing is the restoration of that continuity.
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Recognizing and Treating Wound InfectionWounds can become infected with harmful bacteria. This prevents healing and increases the risk of scars.
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Detailed information on proving home wound care following a burn injury
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