In the beginning, cellulitis typically starts with a rash or a sore. Then, the texture of your skin changes. The rash or a sore may gro quickly in the first 24 hours and may become itchy and painful. As the tissue below the surface of skin becomes infected, the rashes become prominent. As the infection spreads, skin redness and inflammation increase. Open sores allow bacteria to spread in the skin.

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