Patients with extensive skin involvement, immunosuppression, underlying lymphedema, cirrhosis, cardiac or renal failure, or signs of systemic toxicity have complicated cellulitis. 7 Lymphangitis is an ...

Infected bug bites may require a course of antibiotics. Seek urgent medical treatment if you develop red skin streaks, the bite area spreads, your pain worsens, or you develop symptoms of sepsis. Some ...

Early recognition is the first step to managing this common skin infection. “I actually thought it was an infected breast cyst, so I waited to see if it would go away on its own,” Mary recalls. When ...

Before treating cellulitis or erysipelas, consider drawing around the extent of the infection with a single-use surgical marker pen to monitor progress. Be aware that redness may be less visible on ...

Insects often bite humans in an attempt to feed or in self-defense. Most insect bites are harmless and disappear after a few days. However, in some cases, an insect bite may become infected. Many ...

A doctor has urged people not to ignore a red line on their skin that could be a symptom of a medical emergency. According to Doctor Joe Whittington, from the US, red streaking could signal a ...