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Types of Cellulitis
The most common areas that are affected by cellulitis are the legs, feet, arms, and hands. These types of cellulitis are referred to as cellulitis of the extremities. Other types of cellulitis include orbital, periorbital, facial, perianal, and breast cellulitis.
There are many different types of cellulitis. The most common form of cellulitis is known as cellulitis of the
extremities.
Cellulitis can occur anywhere on the body. However, the most common areas that are affected by cellulitis are the legs, feet, arms, and hands. These types of cellulitis can be referred to as cellulitis of the extremities.
Other types of cellulitis include:
- Orbital cellulitis (also known as postseptal cellulitis) is cellulitis within the eye socket
- Periorbital cellulitis (also known as preseptal cellulitis) is cellulitis of the eyelid
- Facial cellulitis
- Perianal cellulitis
- Breast cellulitis.
Written by/reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD