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Cellulitis (Skin Infection or Inflammation)
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Cellulitis

Spreading redness, warmth, swelling, and pain, usually on a leg or arm, describe cellulitis, a fast-moving bacterial skin infection that needs prompt antibiotics. A clinician visit confirms the diagnosis and decides whether oral antibiotics are enough or IV treatment is needed.

1:1 virtual visit with a clinician experienced in dermatology and infectious disease

Insurance accepted, with clear pricing per visit

A care plan built from your full health history

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$25

Est. or $100 w/o insurance

Most insurance accepted

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Available nationwide

What to expect from a Cellulitis visit

1

Share your health story

Answer a few questions about your goals and concerns. And, we'll gather your full health history from past providers.

2

Meet your clinician

Pick a time that works for you to speak with a licensed clinician. They'll review your health story beforehand, so your visit can be used to listen and dig deeper.

3

Get your care plan

Leave with clear next steps and a personalized care plan. If you need medication, labs, or to see a specialist, your clinician will take care of the details for you.

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Own your health

Track your progress, schedule follow-ups, and adjust care as your needs evolve. Your care team and General AI is only a few taps away.

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Ongoing support, always available.

You’ll be supported by experienced clinicians who care for a wide range of health needs, from everyday concerns to more complex conditions.

Our clinicians track your progress over time and adjust your care as needed. If medication is prescribed, we’ll manage dosing and monitor for side effects. If lab testing is recommended, we review results and refine your plan accordingly. You’re never left to navigate care on your own.

All your care in one place. That’s the General Medicine difference.

We help you understand your options, connect you to the right clinicians, manage prescriptions, coordinate any needed evaluations, and keep an eye on your overall health along the way. It’s comprehensive care that looks at the full picture — your goals, your history, your lifestyle — and makes it simple to move forward with confidence.

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Reasons to book your cellulitis visit

Cellulitis spreads quickly and needs the right antibiotic to clear. This visit confirms the diagnosis and makes sure treatment is started before things get worse.

You have a spreading area of redness, warmth, and swelling on your skin

The redness has been growing larger since it started

You have a fever alongside the skin symptoms

You've had a recent cut, wound, or break in the skin near the affected area

You have diabetes, poor circulation, or a compromised immune system

You've been treated for cellulitis before in the same location and it's returned

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Frequently asked questions

What is cellulitis and how do I recognize it?

Cellulitis is a bacterial infection of the deeper layers of the skin — presenting as an area of spreading redness, warmth, swelling, and tenderness, most commonly on the lower legs. It typically has poorly defined borders and no central fluctuance (pus pocket) — distinguishing it from an abscess.

When does cellulitis need emergency evaluation?

Seek urgent or emergency evaluation for rapidly spreading redness, high fever, chills, red streaking (lymphangitis), significant swelling of an entire limb, or any cellulitis in an immunocompromised patient or diabetic — these features suggest severe infection or, rarely, necrotizing fasciitis requiring immediate treatment.

How long does cellulitis take to improve with antibiotics?

Improvement — reduced redness, less warmth, decreased swelling — is typically seen within 24–48 hours of starting appropriate antibiotics. Marking the borders of the redness with a pen at diagnosis helps track whether it is spreading or receding. The full antibiotic course (typically 5–7 days) must be completed.

Why do I keep getting cellulitis in the same area?

Recurrent cellulitis in the same site often reflects a persistent entry point — tinea pedis (athlete's foot) between the toes is a very common and frequently overlooked source for lower leg cellulitis. Chronic lymphedema, venous insufficiency, and obesity also predispose to recurrence. Treating the underlying cause reduces recurrence significantly.

What side effects are associated with cellulitis treatments?

Oral antibiotics (cephalexin, dicloxacillin, or TMP-SMX when MRSA is suspected) commonly cause GI upset. IV antibiotics in hospitalized patients carry broader monitoring requirements. Elevating the affected limb is important and carries no side effects. Compression therapy after resolution supports venous return in recurrence-prone patients. Cellulitis visit What to expect from a Cellulitis visit