Symptoms
Symptoms of cellulitis may include
- Fever and chills
- Swollen glands or lymph nodes
In addition
- Your skin will be painful, red, and tender
- Your skin may blister and then scab over
- You may have perianal (around the anus) cellulitis with itching and painful bowel movements
Symptoms of erysipelas may include
- A fiery red rash with raised borders on your face, arms, or legs
- Hot, red skin with sharply defined raised areas
In addition, the infection may come back, causing chronic (long-term) swelling of your arms or legs (lymphedema).