Cellulitis is an infection that occurs in the skin and subcutaneous tissue of the patient. Anyone can get this disease, especially infants and the elderly. Diagnosis is mainly based on clinical signs, patients with cellulitis need to be treated with antibiotics at an early stage.

Cellulitis occurs when the top layer of skin becomes infected with bacteria. Most people with cellulitis can be treated at home, but a few need to be hospitalized for monitoring and treatment. Depending on the severity of the injury, the doctor will prescribe a treatment method.