Cellulitis is an infection of the subcutaneous fat that is so closely related to erysipelas, an infection of the dermis, that some authorities use the terms interchangeably. Unlike erysipelas, the ...

This patient with non–insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus had initially come to the emergency department. His diagnosis at that time was cellulitis, which was treated with a course of intravenous ...

To find NICE guidance on related topics, including guidance in development, see the NICE topic page on skin infections. For full details of the evidence and the guideline committee's discussions, see ...

Q: Which doctor should I consult for swollen red and tender skin that appears to be spreading? A: Consult your GP or family physician. If the condition is not serious he will prescribe antibiotics and ...

January 2022: We made minor wording changes to reflect updated advice on the use of macrolides in pregnancy. November 2019: A small change was made to the committee discussion on choice of antibiotics ...