Cellulitis is a bacterial infection in the deeper layers of skin and the fat and soft tissue underneath. Symptoms can include skin discoloration, swelling, and tenderness. A person may require ...

Background: To review the epidemiology and management of orbital cellulitis in children. Methods: The medical records of children ≤18 years old and hospitalized from June 1, 1992, through May 31 ...

2006;25(8):695-699. Our local study is limited by its retrospective design and relatively small number of cases, although it is one of the larger series of orbital cellulitis reported to date.

Bacterial skin infections can happen when bacteria enter the body due to a break in the skin. Different types of skin infections include methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), impetigo, ...

This video shows how to care for lower extremity wounds, identify signs of infection, and replace a compression sock and bandage. We’ll also give you guidance on how to reduce the risk of recurrence.

An insect bite in the garden led to cellulitis, and after a number of tests we discovered he also had diabetes ...

”Really do your research and make sure to see what they’re putting in their product, especially if it’s something they put on ...

Patients who beat cancer can be left with an incurable, chronic and painful condition. Sufferers and doctors alike are ...

She covered the 3cm (1in) scrape with antiseptic cream and put a plaster over it and thought nothing more about it. But weeks later her leg started to ache and when she went to her GP she was told she ...

Necrotising fasciitis (NF), commonly referred to as ‘flesh-eating disease’, is a rare but life-threatening infection. It rapidly affects subcutaneous tissue, leading to necrosis of the overlying skin.

A COUNCILLOR had to have her leg amputated after a wound from a stray cat scratch became infected. Fran Oborski, from Kidderminster, says she developed cellulitis which later turned into ulcers after ...

Botox and dermal fillers are popular treatments commonly used for cosmetic purposes. While both help reduce wrinkles, they do ...