What is cellulitis?

• Cellulitis is a very common infection occurring in up to 3% of people per year • Most do not require hospitalization • Results from an infection of the dermis that often begins with a portal of entry that is usually a wound, maceration between toes (strepto component), or fungal infection (e.g., tinea pedis) • Presents as a spreading erythematous, non-fluctuant tender plaque • More commonly found on the lower leg • Streaks of lymphangitis may spread from the area to lymph nodes