Severe redness and swelling are typical in cellulitis. The skin is usually very warm to the touch. Red streaking may indicate that the infection is spreading.  This image displays cellulitis on the buttock. This image displays tense blisters typical of cellulitis. An outline defining the involved skin in patients with cellulitis is used to track improvement as antibiotics take effect. This image displays redness typical in the early stages of cellulitis. This image displays the redness (erythema) typically present in cellulitis.
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Severe redness and swelling are typical in cellulitis. The skin is usually very warm to the touch.
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References


Bolognia, Jean L., ed. Dermatology, pp.1123-1124. New York: Mosby, 2003.

Freedberg, Irwin M., ed. Fitzpatrick's Dermatology in General Medicine. 6th ed, pp. 1845, 1848, 1883. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2003.

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