Management of patients with cellulitis of the lower limb.
This article aims to help practitioners develop an understanding of cellulitis of the lower limb. It focuses on the identification of cellulitis, differentiating it from other common conditions, and discusses treatment and management strategies. The article includes information for prevention and early recognition of the condition in an attempt to reduce frequent recurrences.
Greenwich Community Services, Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust, London. alison.beasley@oxleas.nhs.uk
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D002481:Cellulitis / Q000145:classification / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000451:nursing / Q000628:therapy*; D003872:Dermatitis / Q000175:diagnosis; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006073:Gout / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D035002:Lower Extremity; D012594:Scleroderma, Localized / Q000175:diagnosis; D053828:Stockings, Compression