Cellulitis Causes, Symptoms & Treatments
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #2: Redness, Swelling, Tenderness
In cellulitis, there are 4 main signs of infection: erythema (also known as redness), pain, swelling, and warmth. In most cases, the affected area does not have an elevated border. In untreated cases, this area can grow bigger signifying the spread of infection. These symptoms occur due to the presence of the bacteria and the attempt of the body to fight off the infection.
In some cases, the affected area can also look pitted or like an orange peel. There may also be blisters that are filled with fluid. These blisters can be large (called bullae) or small (called vesicles).
Advertisement
