You feel it first as a slight tenderness around your fingertip. Maybe you dismiss it as a paper cut or kitchen mishap. But within hours, that mild discomfort transforms into throbbing pain that keeps ...

Anita C. Chandrasekaran, MD, MPH, is a rheumatologist at Hartford Healthcare Medical Group in Connecticut. She is board-certified in both rheumatology and internal medicine. Symptoms of a swollen ...

Swollen fingers are a common issue affecting people of all ages, appearing as puffiness, stiffness, or pain. Temporary swelling often results from minor causes like heat, overuse, or injury. However, ...

Boils and cellulitis are distinct skin conditions, but both can occur due to bacterial infections. Doctors may prescribe antibiotics to treat cellulitis, and home remedies, such as a warm compress, to ...

Cellulitis is a common and highly treatable bacterial skin infection. It begins as a painful, discolored, swelling skin patch. It’s important to get medical attention quickly if you suspect cellulitis ...

Erysipelas affects the outer layer of your skin, while cellulitis affects the inner layers. Erysipelas typically has more defined borders on the skin, while cellulitis can cause more systemic symptoms ...