The causes of cellulitis are usually streptococcus or staphylococcus and this skin infection usually occurs around the shins and ankles, but can develop on skin anywhere on your body. Risk areas for cellulitis even include your face, although this is more common among the young and the elderly. 

Cellulitis is a bacterial infection. The bacteria enter the body through wounds on the skin. These wounds can be caused by:

• Body piercings
• Intravenous drug use
• Athlete’s foot
• Incisions from surgery
• Body piercings
• Simple cuts and scrapes
• Certain spider and insect bites

Cellulitis can also reoccur. People who are particularly susceptible to reoccurring cellulitis include those who have weak immune systems, have poor circulation or have diabetes. In addition, the elderly, those who frequently inject themselves with drugs and those who have chronic skin conditions such as eczema are prone to getting cellulitis over and over again.

Cellulitis Symptoms
If you have cellulitis, you may have red, swollen skin. In addition, the skin may feel warm or hot and hurt when touched. You may also have red splotches on top of that swollen, red skin. Some people also develop blisters that pop, although this symptom occurs less frequently than others. You can also get a fever.

Cellulitis Treatments
Cellulitis is a common infection. As such, it is not serious. However, if left untreated, cellulitis can develop into an infection that can be deadly. The infection can travel from the skin and into your bloodstream, then move throughout your body. Make sure that you see your doctor quickly if you see the infected area growing or if you get a fever.

If you go to your doctor before the infection has spread, you will probably simply have to take prescribed antibiotics that treat both the staphylococcus and streptococcus bacteria. However, if the infection resists treatment or the infection has spread, you will be admitted to a hospital and treated with antibiotics intravenously.