papular and pustular big toe in an otherwise healthy infant. A diagnosis of cellulitis was made and she was started on oral antibiotics, and bacterial swabs were taken. After 2 weeks of worsening ...

Be sure to ask the person drawing the blood to take it from a part of your body that has not had cellulitis. Treat infections promptly. An infection like athlete’s foot or impetigo can lead to ...

People who have eczema, athlete’s foot, or very dry skin often have deep cracks in their skin. Bacteria can get into the body through these cracks. Of course, not everyone who has a skin injury or ...