I HAVE HAD A REDNESS TO MY SKIN. I WAS TOLD I HAVE CELLULITIS,IT GETS ITCHY AND SOMETIMES I CANNOT STAND IT.I AM GOING TO SEE AN ALLERGIST ABOUT IT.I WAS ALSO TOLD IT WAS A BLOOD CONDITION.IS THIS TRUE AND CAN YOU HELP ME PLEASE?SINCERELY,ANNE-MARIE
Hello, Welcome to ChatDoctorCellulitis is a bacterial infection involving the skin which specifically affects the dermis and subcutaneous fat. It is commonly caused by streptococci and Staphylococcus aureus. Elderly people, immunodeficient people and diabetics are particularly vulnerable to this condition. Cellulitis is most often a clinical diagnosis. As in your case, doctor has told you that you have cellulitis, seeing an allergist won't help much. I would suggest you to take a full course of antibiotics after consulting your treating doctor. Hope you are happy with the answer. Thank you