Cellulitis and Erysipelas Cellulitis and Erysipelas
National Institute of Allergy and Infection Disease
Cellulitis and Erysipelas Symptoms
Symptoms of cellulitis may include
Fever and chills Swollen glands or lymph nodes
In addition
Your skin will be painful, red, and tender Your skin may blister and then scab over You may have perianal (around the anus) cellulitis with itching and painful bowel movements
Symptoms of erysipelas may include
A fiery red rash with raised borders on your face, arms, or legs Hot, red skin withsharply defined raised areas
In addition, the infection may come back, causing chronic (long-term) swelling of your arms or legs (lymphedema).