Erysipelas is an infection that often appears as a raised, red, and often shiny rash on the legs, toes, fingers, or arms. It affects the top layer of skin and the lymph nodes. The lesions grow quickly and can have a distinct and raised edge, and a texture similar to the peel of an orange. More than 80% of cases involve the lower extremities and may appear after trauma to an area of the skin or after surgery.

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