Facial Cellulitis Causes, Treatments and More
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8. Is Facial Cellulitis Contagious?
Facial cellulitis is not usually contagious. Other bacterial skin infections may be transferable; however, cellulitis cannot be spread to other people. It's important to practice frequent hand washing and avoid touching the affected areas. Anyone helping care for facial cellulitis also needs to wash their hands.
If an individual has an open wound and their skin comes into contact with a person's skin who has facial cellulitis, there is a slight risk of spread. Always ensure that no one touches open wounds from cellulitis.
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