Dermatology
Infections:
Bacterial--Clinical Symptoms and Signs
Erysipelas
John L. Bezzant,M.D.
Erysipelas (sharp red border) on the face. This is an infection of the dermis, and if the patient is having significant paraorbital pain, then intramuscular or intravenous antibiotics should be used. I treated him orally and he did fine.
