“Recurring cellulitis and sepsis?”
I have been admitted to hospital 4 times in less than 1.5 years for cellulitis and sepsis. I have vitaligo. Can this be part of a problem - or causing this chronic condition?
Female | 34 years old
Conditions: Vitaligo, cellulitis, sepsis
2 Answers
Greetings,
Vitiligo is typically not a source of infection. Vitiligo though may be abraded by itching and then could be a source of skin bacteria colonization. Analyze your skin areas; look for clogged skin pores or abrasions or itch sores. Consider hair follicles that may harbor bacteria. Be wary of scratching.
Rex
Vitiligo is typically not a source of infection. Vitiligo though may be abraded by itching and then could be a source of skin bacteria colonization. Analyze your skin areas; look for clogged skin pores or abrasions or itch sores. Consider hair follicles that may harbor bacteria. Be wary of scratching.
Rex
Vitiligo is not necessarily something that would result and/or via causative agent for repeated cellulitis. Albeit, if you have cracks and/or breaks in the skin, you now have a portal of entry in order for cellulitis to occur. If you’re on any type of immunosuppressive agents, that would also add to your increased likelihood of getting an infection/cellulitis.
Be well,
Brent Reinheimer, MD
Be well,
Brent Reinheimer, MD
