cellulitis

7 Signs of Cellulitis (Infection Under the Skin)

Cellulitis is a potentially serious infection of the tissue under the skin (subcutaneous tissue). Even a small break in the skin, like with an insect bite, can lead to cellulitis if bacteria can gain entry into the deeper tissue under the skin. Once in this deep tissue, the infection can sometimes rapidly spread throughout >> Read More ...

Impetigo Skin Infection Causes, Pictures, Treatment

There are many different types of skin infections that can occur and may be caused by various microbes such as bacteria and fungi. Some skin infections are more serious than others. Although the skin is a relatively strong physical barrier to infection, sometimes even minor cuts can allow bacteria to enter and lead to >> Read More ...

Cellulitis (Infection), Pictures and Prevention of Cellulitis

What is cellulitis? Cellulitis is an inflammatory condition affecting the subcutaneous layer of the skin, often involving the lower dermis as well. It is almost always due to an infection. Cellulitis is often confused with erysipelas which is a more superficial infection of the skin, affecting the dermis but also >> Read More ...

Spider Bite Rash Became Septic, Cellulitis Infection

SerahP Asked : I developed a little boil on my legĀ  just above my knee about 2 weeks back and it was really itchy. I tried not to scratch but I could not help it. After a few days it started to get very itchy and swollen and I went to see my doctor who said it was a spider bite. Apparently this is a problem in our region >> Read More ...

Can Piercings Cause Staph Infection?

Skin piercings are a common cosmetic and cultural practice across the world. Its main purpose is for the placement of ornaments and jewelry, with the ear lobes being among the most commoly piered area of the body. Piercings are usually safe if done properly and if appropriate measures are taken before and after the >> Read More ...