Information on Cellulitis

• Cellulitis

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

• 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.

• Cause of Cellulitis

As this eMedTV segment explains, the most common cause of cellulitis in otherwise healthy adults is the group A streptococcus bacterium. This article also discusses other forms of bacteria that may cause cellulitis, such as S. aureus.

• 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

Cellulitis symptoms may develop in the affected area or other areas of the body. As this eMedTV article explains, symptoms of cellulitis include skin that is red, swollen, warm, and painful to the touch. Other symptoms may include fever and chills.

• 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 Treatment

For people with cellulitis, treatment begins with antibiotics. As this eMedTV segment explains, antibiotics used to treat cellulitis may be given orally or through an IV. Along with antibiotics, treatment may also involve recurrence prevention.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.