Cellulitis is an infection of the subcutaneous fat that is so closely related to erysipelas, an infection of the dermis, that some authorities use the terms interchangeably. Unlike erysipelas, the ...

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 ...

Mattress Mack is recovering from a three-day hospital stay following a severe case of cellulitis, but despite doctor's recommendations, said he's heading back to work. Gallery Furniture founder Jim ...

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 ...

A 30-year-old woman presented to a clinic in April 2019 noting swelling, itching, and reddened patches on her left foot. She said she had been having the symptoms ...

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 ...