A bacterial infection, cellulitis requires prompt treatment to prevent further health concerns. Cellulitis develops “when bacteria spread through the skin to deeper tissues,” stated MyHealth Alberta.

What you need to know A 71 year old woman presents to the emergency department with 48 hours of pain, erythema, and swelling ...

Cellulitis is one of the most common skin infections seen in emergency departments and inpatient wards, yet it remains one of ...

You’ve noticed that the skin on one or both of your legs has become swollen and reddened, and it’s spreading. Perhaps it is also painful or rashlike, or you see a sore. You wouldn’t be blamed for ...

For patients with chronic leg edema and recurrent cellulitis, risk for future cellulitis is reduced by 77% by wearing compression stockings or wraps, researchers report. The effect was so striking ...

Your skin usually deflects any bacteria it encounters, protecting you from all sorts of infections. However, when you get a bug bite or a rash, some of that bacteria can sneak in, potentially causing ...

One third of patients admitted to the hospital for cellulitis are misdiagnosed with this condition, contributing not only to a significant amount of patient harm, but also to unnecessary healthcare ...

Cellulitis is an infection of the deep layers of the skin. It develops when bacteria enter through a cut, bite, or wound — including tiny breaks in cracked, dry skin. Common skin-dwelling bacteria, ...

Early recognition is the first step to managing this common skin infection. “I actually thought it was an infected breast cyst, so I waited to see if it would go away on its own,” Mary recalls. When ...

Adding compression to patient education reduces the likelihood of recurrent cellulitis in patients with chronic leg edema. (Level of Evidence = 1b−) The researchers screened 183 adults and ultimately ...

Your skin usually deflects any bacteria it encounters, protecting you from all sorts of infections. However, when you get a bug bite or a rash, some of that bacteria can sneak in, potentially causing ...