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  2. Cellulitis - Wikipedia

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    Cellulitis in 2015 resulted in about 16,900 deaths worldwide, up from 12,600 in 2005. [8] Cellulitis is a common global health burden, with more than 650,000 admissions per year in the United States alone. In the United States, an estimated 14.5 million cases annually of cellulitis account for $3.7 billion in ambulatory care costs alone.

  3. Wikipedia:VideoWiki/Cellulitis - Wikipedia

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    In contrast to cellulitis, erysipelas is a bacterial infection involving the more superficial layers of the skin, present with an area of redness with well-defined edges, and more often is associated with a fever.

  4. The Sneaky Sign of Inflammation You Shouldn't Ignore - AOL

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    You know your body better than anyone else, so pay attention to any symptoms like the ones above, even if you feel fine. “If you’re concerned, it’s important to document each symptom, noting ...

  5. Can a Skin Blanching Test Tell You if a Rash is Serious ... - AOL

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    The blanching skin test is used to determine if a rash or discoloration disappears when pressure is applied, which may be a sign of another illness.

  6. Doctors Say This Is the Best, Most Effective Way to ... - AOL

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    Purvi Parikh, M.D., an allergist with Allergy & Asthma Network, recommends blowing one nostril at a time by putting a finger or pressure on one side of your nose, closing that nostril, and blowing ...

  7. Non-blanching rash - Wikipedia

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    A non-blanching rash (NBR) is a skin rash that does not fade when pressed with, and viewed through, a glass. It is a characteristic of both purpuric and petechial rashes. [ 1 ] Individual purpura measure 3–10 mm (0.3–1 cm, 3 ⁄ 32 - 3 ⁄ 8 in), whereas petechiae measure less than 3 mm. [ 2 ]

  8. Chronic wound - Wikipedia

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    [31] [32] Pressure ulcers are caused by ischemia that occurs when pressure on the tissue is greater than the pressure in capillaries, and thus restricts blood flow into the area. [30] Muscle tissue, which needs more oxygen and nutrients than skin does, shows the worst effects from prolonged pressure. [ 32 ]

  9. What is ‘toasted skin syndrome'? Heating pads and blankets ...

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    Manhattan-based dermatologist Dr. Brendan Camp, M.D., said that toasted skin syndrome, officially known as erythema ab igne (EAI), is a "pattern of discoloration that occurs in areas of skin after ...