Skin Articles A-Z

Cellulitis

Cellulitis is a bacterial skin infection that most often affects the extremities. This eMedTV article offers an overview of this condition, including information about its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

Cellulitis Diagnosis

A cellulitis diagnosis may be made by examining the affected area. As this eMedTV resource explains, skin affected by cellulitis will be red, warm to the touch, swollen, and painful. This article explains the steps involved in diagnosing cellulitis.

Cellulitis Risk Factors

As explained in this eMedTV resource, cellulitis risk factors include breaks in the skin, vein problems, swelling of the leg, and obesity. This article provides specific examples of risk factors for cellulitis, such as skin ulcers and eczema.

Cellulitis Symptoms

As this eMedTV Web page explains, symptoms of cellulitis include skin that is red, swollen, warm, and painful to the touch. Other symptoms may include fever and chills. This article offers a closer look at possible signs and symptoms of this condition.

Learn About Cellulitis Treatment

As this eMedTV segment explains, treatment for cellulitis usually begins with antibiotics; they may be given orally or through an IV. Along with antibiotics, treatment may also involve preventing a recurrence of the infection.

Cellulitis Types

Cellulitus

Cellulitis is a skin infection caused by bacteria that typically affects the legs, feet, arms, and hands. This eMedTV page provides an overview of the condition and offers a link to more information. Cellulitus is a common misspelling of cellulitis.

Celulites

As this eMedTV resource explains, cellulitis is a type of bacterial infection that affects the skin. This page discusses possible symptoms of cellulitis, as well as treatment options that are available. Celulites is a common misspelling of cellulitis.

Celulitis

This eMedTV article explains that cellulitis is a bacterial skin infection that is characterized by swelling, redness, and pain. What causes the condition and treatment options are also explained. Celulitis is a common misspelling of cellulitis.

Celulitus

Cellulitis, which this eMedTV segment describes, is a bacterial infection affecting the legs, feet, arms, and eyes. The cause of the infection and its identifying characteristics are also described. Celulitus is a common misspelling of cellulitis.

Clemastine

Clemastine is an antihistamine drug licensed to treat allergies, the common cold, and allergic reactions. This eMedTV segment discusses the drug in more detail, including information on how it works, dosing guidelines, possible side effects, and more.

Clemastine and Breastfeeding

Clemastine is an antihistamine medication that is known to pass through breast milk. This part of the eMedTV site provides more information about breastfeeding and clemastine, and explains how this drug could affect breast milk production.

Clemastine and Pregnancy

Clemastine is generally considered to be safe for use during pregnancy. This section of the eMedTV library offers a more in-depth look at pregnancy and clemastine, including information on how this medicine can be used off-label in pregnant women.

Clemastine Dosage

The standard recommended dosage for non-prescription clemastine is one tablet every 12 hours. This eMedTV article also provides dosage guidelines for prescription clemastine tablets and syrup, and explains how dosing works for children.

Clemastine Drug Information

On this eMedTV Web page, the medicine clemastine is discussed. Information includes its uses, dosing, warnings, side effects, and possible drug interactions.

Clemastine Overdose

An overdose of clemastine may result in constipation, hallucinations, and rapid heart rate. This eMedTV resource explores the other possible effects of an overdose with this drug and describes various treatment options that are available.

Contact Dermatitis

Contact dermatitis is a condition in which the skin becomes inflamed after exposure to certain substances. This eMedTV article offers an introduction to this type of skin inflammation, noting in particular its causes, symptoms, and treatment.

Contact Dermatitis Information

Contact Dermatitis Prevention

As this portion of the eMedTV Web site explains, avoiding fabric softeners, antistatic products, and abrasive soaps can help you prevent contact dermatitis. This article covers what you need to know about contact dermatitis prevention.

Dermatitis Herpetiformis

Dermatitis herpetiformis is a skin rash that is linked to celiac disease. This segment of the eMedTV archives explains how a gluten-free diet can be useful in treating this condition and that not everyone with celiac disease develops it.

Diagnose der Atopischen Dermatitis

Diagnose der Atopischen Dermatitis

Diagnosing Atopic Dermatitis

This eMedTV resource discusses the detailed process doctors use when diagnosing atopic dermatitis. Some aspects include skin and allergy tests, a consideration of your symptoms, and an examination of the rash.