Who does cellulitis affect?

Who does cellulitis affect?

Anyone can get cellulitis. However, you may be more likely to get cellulitis if:

• You’re a child.
• You have a wound such as a cut, ulcer, bug bite, animal bite, surgical incision, tattoo or piercing.
• You have a long-lasting (chronic) skin condition such as athlete’s foot, eczema or psoriasis.
• You have chickenpox or shingles.
• You have a weakened immune system.
• You have obesity.