Cellulitis
Cellulitis is a bacterial skin infection that causes redness, warmth, swelling, and tenderness. It needs prompt treatment.
Symptoms
Symptoms include painful red skin, swelling, warmth, and sometimes fever.
Causes and risk
Breaks in the skin, athlete's foot, swelling, and poor circulation can raise risk.
How it is evaluated
We review the size of the area, fever, drainage, pain, and risk factors for a deeper infection.
Treatment
Treatment often includes antibiotics and close follow-up. Marking the border of redness can help monitor progress.