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What Causes Cellulitis—and How Can You Protect Yourself?

What Causes Cellulitis—and How Can You Protect Yourself?

Cellulitis is a life-threatening skin infection that often strikes the arms and legs but can appear anywhere on the body.

6 Ways Doctors Treat Cellulitis

6 Ways Doctors Treat Cellulitis

If left untreated, this scary bacterial skin infection can be life-threatening.

6 Things That Increase Your Risk of Cellulitis

6 Things That Increase Your Risk of Cellulitis

The common bacterial skin infection can be dangerous—so find out if you're at high risk.

A Hot Tub Infection Caused A 26-Year-Old Woman to Almost Lose Her Leg

A Hot Tub Infection Caused A 26-Year-Old Woman to Almost Lose Her Leg

She said the pain was "worse than labor."

Rare Skin Infection Caused This Man to Have a ‘Double Tongue’

Rare Skin Infection Caused This Man to Have a ‘Double Tongue’

Here's some extra motivation to take good care of your teeth.

What Is Cellulitis—and Is This Life-Threatening Skin Condition Contagious?

What Is Cellulitis—and Is This Life-Threatening Skin Condition Contagious?

Experts explain how to protect yourself from this scary bacterial infection.

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What Exactly Is Periorbital Cellulitis—and How Do You Get It?

What Exactly Is Periorbital Cellulitis—and How Do You Get It?

This is what periorbital—or preseptal—cellulitis really looks like.

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This Woman Says She Suffered a ‘Life-Threatening’ Infection After Microblading Treatment

This Woman Says She Suffered a ‘Life-Threatening’ Infection After Microblading Treatment

Here's Why a Man Died After Swimming With a New Tattoo

Here's Why a Man Died After Swimming With a New Tattoo