Erysipelas: Warning Signs of a Serious Skin Infection You Shouldn’t Ignore
Erysipelas is a bacterial skin infection that requires fast medical treatment to prevent complications.
It often appears suddenly as a bright red, warm, painful patch of skin with clearly defined edges—most commonly on the legs or face. It is usually caused by group A streptococcus and can spread into the skin’s lymphatic system.
Along with skin changes, symptoms may include:
- Fever
- Chills
- Feeling generally unwell
Certain people are more at risk, especially those with small skin injuries, lymphedema, or weakened immune systems.
