Venous ulcers are the most common type of leg ulcers, but that doesn't make them any less troubling. ... And redness can be the result of a rash, cellulitis or a reaction to medication.

Cellulitis is an infection of the deep layers of the skin. It develops when bacteria enter through a cut, bite, or wound — including tiny breaks in cracked, dry skin. Common skin-dwelling bac… ...

In most cases, cellulitis outbreaks occur on the lower legs. However, your arms, face, and other areas of the body can also be affected. It’s important not to ignore cellulitis symptoms.

For patients with chronic leg edema and recurrent cellulitis, risk for future cellulitis is reduced by 77% by wearing compression stockings or wraps, researchers report. The effect was so striking ...