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, ...

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Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MDMedically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD Cellulitis is a bacterial infection of the skin that can develop from a mosquito or other bug bite. Scratching an ...

Necrotizing cellulitis and necrotizing fasciitis are bacterial soft tissue infections that enter through wounds in the skin. Cellulitis is a common infection that occurs when bacteria enter the deeper ...

Type 2 diabetes boosts the risk of infections like cellulitis. This higher risk may be due to several factors, such as the effects of diabetes on the immune system and the skin. Without treatment, ...

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 ...

Cellulitis can be a frustrating and challenging health concern for horse owners, and incredibly painful for the horse it affects. A bacterial infection in the soft connective tissues located under the ...

Necrotizing cellulitis is a type of bacterial skin infection that can spread and destroy the skin and underlying tissues. It is a medical emergency as it can progress rapidly and lead to severe ...

Q: 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 seriously. Can you ...