Cellulitis is an inflammatory condition involving the deeper layers of the skin – dermis and subcutaneous tissue. It tends to almost always occur due to a bacterial infection. Cellulitis tends to arise in the periphery of the body, more commonly on the legs and less frequently in the arms. Most cases are associated with impaired immune defences and poor circulation. Although cellulitis is easily treated with antibiotics, it is a serious medical condition that can quickly progress and lead to complications and even death.
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An abscess is a collection of pus within the body, in the tissues, organs or internal cavities, caused by the body’s response to an infection. An skin abscess is a furuncle and carbuncle, also known as blisters, boils or blains, and these pus swellings usually occur on the skin (cutaneous) or just underneath the skin (subcutaneous) where it may protrude through the skin. A deep seated abscess is a ‘ball of pus’ that grows internally and is usually not visible from the outside.