Acute cellulitis and erysipelas in adults: Treatment - UpToDate
网页2023年12月15日 — Effective treatment of cellulitis and erysipelas depends on determining the most likely microorganism causing the infection. Beta-hemolytic streptococci cause most erysipelas infections and most cellulitis infections, but cellulitis is sometimes caused by Staphylococcus aureus and occasionally by a multitude of other organisms.
Cellulitis - Diagnosis & treatment - Mayo Clinic
网页2022年5月6日 — Try these steps to help ease any pain and swelling: Place a cool, damp cloth on the affected area as often as needed for your comfort. Ask your health care provider to suggest a nonprescription pain medication. Elevate the affected part of the body.
Cellulitis: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment & Recovery
网页2022年4月18日 — Cellulitis causes swelling and pain. If you have cellulitis on your hands or feet, it may be challenging to close your hands or walk. A cellulitis infection may cause flu-like symptoms, including a fever higher than 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38 degrees Celsius), chills, sweats, body aches and fatigue.
Diagnosis and management of cellulitis - PMC - National Center …
网页The natural history of cellulitis is one of slow resolution. Fever and inflammation often persist during the first 72 hours of treatment. Management should include limb elevation and continuing narrow-spectrum antimicrobial therapy alongside treatment of comorbid conditions exacerbating the cellulitis (oedema, diabetes, vascular disease)
Patient education: Skin and soft tissue infection (cellulitis) …
网页2023年11月28日 — Cellulitis — The most common symptom of cellulitis is dull pain or tenderness in the area of skin involvement. Other cellulitis symptoms can include swelling, warmth, and redness in a distinct area of skin.
Cellulitis - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
网页2023年8月7日 — Objectives: Identify the etiology of cellulitis. Review the evaluation process for cellulitis. Summarize the treatment and management options available for cellulitis. Outline interprofessional team strategies for improving care coordination and communication to advance the management and proper treatment of cellulitis.
Cellulitis: Diagnosis and treatment - American Academy of Dermatology
网页How is cellulitis treated? If you are diagnosed with cellulitis, treatment is important. It can prevent cellulitis from worsening. It can help you avoid serious medical problems like blood poisoning and severe pain. To treat cellulitis, doctors prescribe: Antibiotics: An oral (you take by swallowing) antibiotic can effectively clear cellulitis.
Cellulitis - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
网页2022年5月6日 — Cellulitis (sel-u-LIE-tis) is a common, potentially serious bacterial skin infection. The affected skin is swollen and inflamed and is typically painful and warm to the touch.
Management of cellulitis: current practice and research questions
网页Cellulitis is an acute, painful, and potentially serious infection of the skin and underlying tissue affecting approximately 1 in 40 people per year. 1 Cellulitis presents as a painful, swollen, hot area, sometimes with systemic symptoms. Its impact can be considerable and can result in reduced quality of life and substantial periods of work ...
Diagnosis and management of cellulitis - The BMJ
网页2012年8月7日 — Cellulitis is managed by several clinical specialists including primary care physicians, surgeons, general medics, and dermatologists. We assess the most recent evidence in the diagnosis and management of cellulitis.