📋Overview
This condition is characterized by a localized area of skin that typically appears red, swollen, and warm to the touch. It develops when bacteria, most commonly Streptococcus or Staphylococcus, enter the body through an opening or injury in the skin barrier.
While the infection can occur on any part of the body, it is frequently observed on the lower legs and involves the deeper cutaneous layers rather than just the surface. This clinical presentation distinguishes it from other superficial skin infections such as erysipelas.
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