Dear Doctors: My husband and I help my aunt with doctor visits. She has a persistent wound on her foot and was diagnosed with cellulitis. She has confused it with cellulite and isn’t taking it ...

In a recent study published in the International Journal of Infectious Diseases, researchers described two cases of human monkeypox (MPX) and deep skin infection. Human MPX is a zoonotic disease ...

Cellulitis is an infection of the deep layers of the skin. It develops when bacteria enter through a cut, bite, or wound — including tiny breaks in cracked, dry skin. Common skin-dwelling bacteria, ...

Take oral antibiotics for 7-10 days to treat cellulitis and prevent recurrence. Avoid hot tubs and pools to keep a cellulitis ...

Cellulitis is a common skin infection with symptoms that may include an irritated or painful rash, skin blisters, swelling, and fever. Early treatment is the best way to prevent potentially serious ...

Cellulitis is a bacterial skin infection that often affects the legs and feet. A person may develop cellulitis in the toenails due to another infection, such as athlete’s foot, or as a symptom of an ...

Eczema and cellulitis are two separate conditions, but they share some of the same symptoms. And people with eczema sometimes also develop cellulitis. Correct treatment is key for each of these ...

Itching is not a typical symptom of cellulitis. It is a bacterial skin infection that may cause symptoms like swelling and discomfort. However, some people may experience itchiness as their skin heals ...

Cellulitis is a bacterial infection that develops in your skin. It can affect any part of your body, including your groin area. Even though it can infect your groin, it does not spread directly ...