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Is It Normal For A 3 Year Old To Have Had Cellulitis 3 Times?

My daughter is three and she has had cellulitis 3x now. The first time is started on her foot after a small empty box had fallen over and hit her foot even though there were no cuts at all. The second time she got it on the lower part of her bum cheek and it had started out looking like a boil but when we went to the doctors we were told it was cellulits. Now this third time which was just this week it was again on the top of her same foot as the first time except the doctor says it was due to a mosquito bite. My question is, is it normal for a 3 year old to have had cellulitis 3 times? Does this mean there is or could be something wrong with her and is there anything I should be requesting from her doctor?
Wed, 24 Jun 2015
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Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. You should be worried but not too much. Cellulitis occurred when infection penetrated into the skin and the soft tissues underneath. The most common cause is bacteria,which spread in the tissue. The result is infection, which may cause swelling, redness, pain, or warmth. I suggest to apply iodine and Chloramphenicol if she will have scratching or injury. You try to increase immunity of your baby ,give to her multivitamins-zincovit. You can discuss this with your treating Doctor.
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Is It Normal For A 3 Year Old To Have Had Cellulitis 3 Times?

Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. You should be worried but not too much. Cellulitis occurred when infection penetrated into the skin and the soft tissues underneath. The most common cause is bacteria,which spread in the tissue. The result is infection, which may cause swelling, redness, pain, or warmth. I suggest to apply iodine and Chloramphenicol if she will have scratching or injury. You try to increase immunity of your baby ,give to her multivitamins-zincovit. You can discuss this with your treating Doctor. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you and your daughter good health.