This includes bone infection, autonomic dysreflexia (overactive involuntary nerves), and sepsis (a potentially life-threatening response to a whole-body infection). Panniculitis refers to inflammation ...
A 77-year-old Caucasian man presented to our institution with a 3-4-week history of erythema and mild pruritus involving the left leg. His history was questionable for a recent spider bite.
This is called “cold panniculitis” and while it may look dramatic, it is harmless and will go away on its own. One way to avoid it is by applying an ointment like Vaseline on the cheeks prior ...