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Results 1 - 10 of 49 for erysipelas OR cellulitis OR lymphedema
  1. Erysipelas 
    Erysipelas is a type of skin infection. It affects the outermost layer of the skin and the ... Erysipelas is usually caused by group A streptococcus bacteria. The condition may affect both children and adults. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000618.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Lymphedema - self-care 
    Lymphedema is the buildup of lymph in your body. Lymph is a fluid surrounding tissues. Lymph moves ... Lymphedema may start 6 to 8 weeks after surgery or after radiation treatment for cancer. It can ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000045.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Cellulitis 
    Cellulitis is a common skin infection caused by bacteria. It affects the middle layer of the skin ( ... streptococcus bacteria are the most common causes of cellulitis. Normal skin has many types of bacteria living ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000855.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Periorbital cellulitis 
    Periorbital cellulitis is an infection of the eyelid or skin around the eye. ... Periorbital cellulitis can occur at any age, but more commonly affects children younger than 5 years old. This infection ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000976.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Erysipeloid 
    ... N, Nopper AJ. Superficial bacterial skin infections and cellulitis. In: Long SS, ed. Principles and Practice of Pediatric ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000632.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Orbital cellulitis 
    Orbital cellulitis is an infection of the fat and muscles around the eye. It affects the eyelids, eyebrows, and ... Orbital cellulitis is a dangerous infection, which can cause lasting problems. Orbital cellulitis is different than periorbital cellulitis , which ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001012.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Lymphatic obstruction 
    ... where they are needed. Lymphatic obstruction may cause lymphedema, which means swelling due to a blockage of ... filariasis Injury Radiation therapy Skin infections, such as cellulitis (more common in obese people) Surgery Tumors A ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001117.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Perianal streptococcal cellulitis 
    Perianal streptococcal cellulitis is an infection of the anus and rectum. The infection is caused by streptococcus bacteria. ... Perianal streptococcal cellulitis usually occurs in children. It ... , nasopharyngitis, or streptococcal skin infection ( impetigo ). ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001346.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Periorbital cellulitis (image) 
    Periorbital cellulitis is an acute infection of the tissues surrounding the eye, which may progress to orbital cellulitis with protrusion of the eyeball. Complications include meningitis.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/17283.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Erysipelas on the face (image) 
    Erysipelas produces a rash that is red, slightly swollen, very defined (well demarcated), warm, and tender to ... face, however, bilateral (both side) involvement is infrequent. Erysipelas may produce symptoms that affect the entire body ( ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/2561.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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