What should I know about Cellulitis?
No, we are not talking about a condition related to obesity. Our obsession with weight has brought about confusion in regard to how many of words are used. Contrary to what most people think, you do not have to be overweight to have cellulitis. And, cellulitis is not to be confused with the cosmetic concern known as cellulite. Cellulitis is a serious condition. It is generally an acute, spreading infectious process that initially affects the layers of the skin and then may spread within the layer of connective tissue that lies just below the surface of the skin called the superficial fascia.(1) Infections of the skin and soft tissue are among those most commonly seen both in and out of the hospital setting. Cellulitis is considered a serious condition because of the tendency for it spread through the lymphatic system and then into the bloodstream. Bacteremia may be present in as many as 30 percent of cases. Other complications include the possibility of thrombophlebitis, particularly i
