cellulitis:
this infection tends to be found in the feet and calves and can be quite extensive.
many patients need antibiotic injections in the first three to five days in order to control this is usually followed by up to a few weeks of oral antibotics to clear up the infection. toddler wears for flower girl
a type of infective cellulitis that affects only the face-called erysipelas-is caused by a particular streptococcus and clears up with pencillin tretment.
impetigo:
this usally affects children. a moist rash develops often around the mouth or nose, with yellow crusts.
treatment involves antibotic creams and a course of antibotics.
folliculitis:
this usually a mild inflammation of the hair folliclesdue to infection and requires little, if any , treatment.
antibotic cream can be used in extensive infections.
it usually clears up in a week.
erythema nodosum:
this firm tender dark-red rash occurs on the legs and resembles bruishing as it settles down.
it commonly affects young adults, particulaly women, and is caused by:
bacteria or fungi.
drugs, such as the contraceptive pill or sulfonamide drugs.
inflammatory bowel disease, such as crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
treatment involves nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and bed-rest.