Treatment of the Underlying Condition
Some people develop cellulitis because of an existing condition. For example, it is not unusual for someone with eczema to eventually have cellulitis. These two may be different diseases or skin conditions, but they can have the same symptoms, and the former can be the precursor for the latter.
Eczema is a chronic inflammatory condition of the skin. It happens because of an overreaction or faulty reaction of a person’s immune system. Microorganisms, irritants, or allergens are not responsible for its emergence. However, it can cause skin damage that serves as an entry point for bacterial infection.
Eczema can cause skin flaking, rashes, crusting, or blisters that may burst open and allow entry for bacteria into the body. Unfortunately, many find it hard to stop themselves from scratching their eczema, so they end up injuring their skin and raising the probability of a bacterial infection.
The treatment of this underlying condition needs to be prioritized. Cellulitis will only keep recurring if the main cause of the bacterial infection is left unaddressed. The treatment of cellulitis does not always result in treating the underlying condition, especially if it is an immunity disorder.
