What's cellulitis? A dermatologist explains

By Marjorie Montanez-Wiscovich, Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology, University of Florida
Arthur Mark Samia, Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Dermatology, University of Florida

Your skin usually deflects any bacteria it encounters, protecting you from all sorts of infections. However, when you get a bug bite or a rash, some of that bacteria can sneak in, potentially causing serious consequences.

For example, you might develop cellulitis – it’s the most common infection that occurs when bacteria breach the skin barrier. An estimated 1 in 503 people, or 0.2%, of the population get this painful red rash each…

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