Q: My son developed a large, red, swollen area on his arm. The doctor called it cellulitis. My son is better now, but I’d like to learn more about cellulitis and what can be done to prevent it. A: ...

A new study finds early dermatology consultation for presumptive cellulitis can improve patient outcomes, reduce costs and reduce hospitalization. Cellulitis -- a bacterial infection of the skin -- is ...

In patients with recurrent cellulitis, penicillin prevented subsequent attacks during prophylaxis, but the effect diminished progressively after the antibiotic was stopped, according to a double-blind ...

Patients with chronic edema of the leg had lower recurrence of cellulitis with compression therapy when compared with conservative treatment, a new study has found. Chronic edema is a risk factor for ...

Cellulitis is a bacterial infection of the dermis — the deep layer of skin — as well as the subcutaneous tissues (fat and soft tissue layer) that are under the skin. It sometimes appears in areas ...

Q: I would like more information on cellulitis. What is affected by this, and what I should do about it. A: Bacteria can enter the body easily through breaks in the skin, insect bites and skin ulcers.

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 ...

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 ...

Study finds that early dermatology consultation for presumptive cellulitis can improve patient outcomes, reduce costs and reduce unnecessary hospitalization. Cellulitis - a bacterial infection of the ...

Chances are, you’ve had cellulitis or know someone who has. The infection is incredibly common, caused by bacteria entering the skin thanks to a simple cut, a case of athlete’s foot or a skin ...

Cellulitis is a common but often misunderstood skin infection. For many people, it does not happen just once. Instead, it keeps returning, sometimes affecting the same area again and again. This can ...

DEAR DOCTOR K: My son developed a large, red, swollen area on his arm. The doctor called it cellulitis. My son is better now, but I’d like to learn more about cellulitis and what can be done to ...