Web Site Reviews of Common Medical Conditions: Pediatrics
Alex M. Westenfield M4, Michael P. D'Alessandro M.D, Paul R.
Pomrehn MD, Jeffrey R. Galvin M.D.
Peer Review Status:Internally Reviewed by
Author
University of Iowa Family Practice Handbook : Skin Infections
Author and/or Publisher: Malhar Gore, M.D., Department of Family Practice, University of Iowa College of Medicine. Published by Mosby-YearBook, Inc.
Date of Publication: 1994
MESH Indexing Terms: skin diseases, infectious
Document Type: Textbook
Date of Review:2 April 1997
Reviewed by: Donna M. D'Alessandro, M.D.
Comments: While I agree that cellulitis is often a moderate to severe disease process with associated systemic problems necessitating intravenous antibiotics, it may also be localized and self-contained. Outpatient treatment with oral antibiotics (similar to the antibiotics listed for Impetigo) as may also be an appropriate treatment. Close observation and appropriate followup is important if outpatient treatment is chosen. This site has a good, brief description of cellulitis, its complications and associated skin diseases.
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