Chances are, you’ve had cellulitis or know someone who has. The infection is incredibly common, caused by bacteria entering the skin thanks to a simple cut, a case of athlete’s foot or a skin ...

For patients with chronic leg edema and recurrent cellulitis, risk for future cellulitis is reduced by 77% by wearing compression stockings or wraps, researchers report. The effect was so striking ...

Cellulitis is a deep type of skin infection that can spread. It typically occurs after a cut or break in the skin, which allows bacteria to get inside. Bug bites and stings are a potential cause. Any ...

This week we are going to discuss two common conditions of the lower extremities which can be a cause for concern and the different strategies for managing them. Cellulitis is a infection of the ...

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, ...

Have you ever noticed how your skin feels more irritated, sticky, or just more 'vulnerable' during summer? From heat rashes to insect bites, the warmer months don’t go easy on our skin. However, for ...

You’ve noticed that the skin on one or both of your legs has become swollen and reddened, and it’s spreading. Perhaps it is also painful or rashlike, or you see a sore. You wouldn’t be blamed for ...

Cellulitis and skin abscesses are both due to bacterial infections. They may develop separately or together, and they need different treatments. Your skin is home to about 1,000 different species of ...

Jim McInvale, better known as Mattress Mack, gave an update on his health from St. Luke's hospital. (Courtesy of Jim McInvale's Facebook page) HOUSTON, Texas – After spending three days in the ...

Mattress Mack is recovering from a three-day hospital stay following a severe case of cellulitis, but despite doctor's recommendations, said he's heading back to work. Gallery Furniture founder Jim ...