Medically reviewed by Katlein Franca, MD Take oral antibiotics for 7-10 days to treat cellulitis and prevent recurrence.Avoid hot tubs and pools to keep a cellulitis wound clean.Non-steroidal ...

Type 2 diabetes boosts the risk of infections like cellulitis. This higher risk may be due to several factors, such as the effects of diabetes on the immune system and the skin. Without treatment, ...