2022
DOI: 10.2147/ijgm.s356852
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Bilateral Lower Limbs Cellulitis: A Narrative Review of an Overlooked Clinical Dilemma

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“…As a result of bacterial invasion through breaches in the skin barrier, cellulitis, which includes erysipelas, presents as an area of skin erythema, edema, and warmth. [4] Cellulitis is frequently misdiagnosed [5]; hence, other diagnoses ought to be considered. As a common skin infection, cellulitis affects both the epidermis and subcutaneous tissue, resulting in pain, edema, redness, and warmth in the affected area [6].…”
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“…As a result of bacterial invasion through breaches in the skin barrier, cellulitis, which includes erysipelas, presents as an area of skin erythema, edema, and warmth. [4] Cellulitis is frequently misdiagnosed [5]; hence, other diagnoses ought to be considered. As a common skin infection, cellulitis affects both the epidermis and subcutaneous tissue, resulting in pain, edema, redness, and warmth in the affected area [6].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Careful history collection and physical examination should be performed by a qualified medical professional to determine the underlying cause of the condition. Microbiological testing of the affected area may be necessary, although this is usually of minimal value in the absence of open skin wounds [ 3 ]. Treatment of bilateral lower-leg cellulitis typically involves antibiotics, drainage of abscesses, elevation of the affected area, and oral or topical anti-inflammatory medication.…”
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confidence: 99%