Is cellulitis caused by poor hygiene?

Is cellulitis caused by poor hygiene?

Cellulitis usually appears around damaged skin, but it also occurs in areas of your skin with poor hygiene.

You can maintain good skin hygiene by:

• Washing your hands regularly with soap and warm water.
• Cleaning and trimming your fingernails and toenails.
• Regularly showering and thoroughly drying your skin after.
• Wearing clean clothes.
• Keeping small wounds clean.