Tag Archives: Stasis dermatitis

Is it really cellulitis? – differential diagnosis of a red leg

March 12, 2015 · by · in General Practice, Hospital practice, Skin/soft tissue · 4 Comments

Cellulitis is frequently over-diagnosed.  Clinical signs need to include more than just redness  – other indications of inflammation are required for diagnosis – e.g. tenderness, pain, swelling, lymphangitis.  The onset and progression of the disorder is also a good pointer – streptococcal cellulitis has a rapid onset usually with rapid expansion of the erythematous zone.  New […]