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Were you looking for information about Cellulitis? Celulites is a common misspelling of cellulitis.
If you have swelling, redness, or pain on your skin, you may have a condition known as cellulitis. This type of skin infection is most commonly caused by a type of bacteria known as group A streptococcus. Although cellulitis typically affects the legs, feet, and arms, it can also occur within the eye sockets, around the eyes, and on the toes. In most cases, cellulitis can be treated with antibiotics.
(Click Cellulitis for more information about what causes cellulitis, information on how this condition is diagnosed, and possible treatment options. You can also click any of the links in the box to the right for specific information.)
Written by/reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD