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What's cellulitis? A dermatologist explains

  • Written by Marjorie Montanez-Wiscovich, Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology, University of Florida
imageThe reddish pink rash spreads quickly.jlcampbell104/Flickr

Your skin usually deflects any bacteria it encounters, protecting you from all sorts of infections. However, when you get a bug bite or a rash, some of that bacteria can sneak in, potentially causing serious consequences.

For example, you might develop cellulitis – it’s the most...

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