Skin Infections
Cellulitis or skin infections are painful red warm swollen skin due to a bacterial infection
Last updated 2 January 2025
HOW TO PREVENT CELLULITIS
Keep your skin clean and avoid scratching. Broken skin allows bacteria to enter the body.
Control diabetes. Diabetics are at higher risk of infections.
Wear proper footwear. Ill-fitting footwear increases the risk of abrasions and ulcer formation.
SEE YOUR GP IF YOU HAVE:
Painful red warm swollen skin
Diabetes
GO TO THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING:
High fever and chills
Severe pain
Painful Blisters
Rapid progression of the swelling
Painful swelling of joints affecting movement