A streptococcal infection of dermal and subcutaneous tissues characterised by sharply demarcated lesions resulting in red, hot, tender skin with accompanying oedema. The most common cause is S aureus, group A beta-haemolytic and alsoStreptococcus pyogenes. Contact Dermatitis- dermatitis caused by an exogenous agent. Cellulitis-often used interchangably with Erysispelas, though it is often deeper and more extensive than Erysipelas and covers larger areas of the body, often without the illness receding.
Sebum production is common.
Commonly involves the hands. Caused by Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae and common amongst meat and fish workers. Treatment Topical therapy has been proved ineffective. Oxford University Press. Then, Penicillin V or Erythromycinfor7-14 days.