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, ...

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 ...

Perioral dermatitis is a red rash that appears around your mouth and nose and causes red, inflamed, swollen bumps on the ...

Jim McInvale, better known as Mattress Mack, gave an update on his health from St. Luke's hospital. (Courtesy of Jim McInvale's Facebook page) HOUSTON, Texas – After spending three days in the ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am having a serious, lengthy battle with cellulitis on my lower leg. For nearly three months, nothing any doctor has recommended or prescribed has worked. The inflammation and skin ...

Chronic edema of the leg is a risk factor for cellulitis. Daily use of compression garments on the leg has been recommended to prevent the recurrence of cellulitis, but there is limited evidence from ...

Dear Dr. Gott: My sister has been suffering from a condition on her legs for several years. At first, she was told it was cellulitis. She was treated with IV antibiotics in the hospital, but it didn't ...

An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link An Indiana mother of two feared she might lose her leg after contracting a severe hot tub infection while on vacation with her family. Taylor ...

Several conditions, including chickenpox, fifth disease, and roseola, can cause fever with a rash in a child. It is always best to contact doctor if a child has a fever with a rash. Treatment may ...