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, ...

Cellulitis is an infection of the subcutaneous fat that is so closely related to erysipelas, an infection of the dermis, that some authorities use the terms interchangeably. Unlike erysipelas, the ...

Medically reviewed by Brendan Camp, MD Common skin diseases often cause symptoms like burning, itching, and discoloration.

Extent of cellulitis Below knee 132 (66%), above knee 15 (7.5%), both above and below knee 53 (25.5%) Skin and soft tissue changes Blistering 34 (17%), associated ulcer 34 (17%), subcutaneous ...