Cellulitis

Cellulitis is a common type of bacterial skin infection that has the ability to be serious, since it can quickly spread to other areas of the body. It shows up as red, swollen areas of skin that feel tender and hot. While it can affect any part of the body, including the gums and face, it’s most common on the lower legs. In many cases, only the surface of the skin is affected, but tissues beneath the skin may be affected. In rare cases, cellulitis may spread to the bloodstream and lymph nodes. Without treatment, this infection may become life threatening, so seeking medical treatment is essential if you have the symptoms of cellulitis: In most cases, the symptoms of cellulitis occur on only one side of the body. These symptoms may include: Warmth, Dimpling of the skin, Skin that is red, and the area of redness may expand, Pain, Blisters, Swelling, Red spots, Fever, Tenderness