most helpful answer cellulitis occurs when the integrity of the skin. on any part of the body. has been breached to the point where surface bacteria (that we all have) goes deeper into the tissue. skin irritation can come from a chemical source (hair products soaps etc. ) an allergic reaction eczema or a simple scratch or insect bite -- basically anything that breaks the skin. the ear is a special spongy tissue that is particularly prone to this type of infection especially if you are a "picker". dirty fingernails picking at scabs will only make things worse. cellulitis requires prompt antibiotic treatment so insurance or not you are going to need to seek medical care.
cellulitis of the ear? how can i prevent this? . last march had cellulitis in the outside part of my right ear. i also had a sore that kept scabbing up in crease of ear and had pain. i would always pick the scab and it would bleed. i now the same sore in the same spot on the ear and it bleeds. should i go get it checked out? is it bad if i keep getting a sore that scabs &bleeds in the crease of my right ear? any ideas on how to prevent this or treat it at home? would have seen doc but no ins. at time was transferring ins. since job transfer