Cellulitis Types

• Types of Cellulitis

The most common type of cellulitis is cellulitis of the extremities. As discussed in this eMedTV segment, other types of cellulitis include orbital, periorbital, facial, perianal, and breast cellulitis. This article defines these forms of cellulitis.

• Breast Cellulitis

Breast cellulitis is a bacterial skin infection that occurs on the breast. As this eMedTV article explains, skin affected by cellulitis will commonly be red, swollen, and warm and painful to the touch. Breast cellulitis is treated with antibiotics.

• Facial Cellulitis

Facial cellulitis is a bacterial skin infection that occurs on the face. This section of the eMedTV archives discusses facial cellulitis in detail, including information about its symptoms and common treatment options for the infection.

• Leg Cellulitis

This eMedTV Web page describes leg cellulitis, which is a condition characterized by redness, warmth, swelling, and pain. Causes of the condition, risk factors, common symptoms, the diagnostic process, and treatment options are also described.

• Orbital Cellulitis

This eMedTV page describes orbital cellulitis, which is an infection that can lead to permanent vision problems. The bacteria that cause the condition in adults and children are described, as are symptoms, risk factors, complications, and treatment.

• Perianal Cellulitis

Perianal cellulitis is a bacterial infection that occurs around the anal orifice. This eMedTV Web page discusses the causes and symptoms of perianal cellulitis, and provides information about diagnosis and treatment of the infection.

• Periorbital Cellulitis

Periorbital cellulitis is a bacterial infection that occurs around the eyelid. This section of the eMedTV library provides information about the symptoms of periorbital cellulitis and discusses diagnosis and treatment of this infection.