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• Cellulitis

Cellulitis, a bacterial infection of the skin, causes red, tender skin that is usually swollen and warm.


• Insect bites

Redness, swelling, pain, itching, bumps are common symptoms of insect bites.


• Insect sting

An insect sting may be followed by redness, swelling, and itching.


• Abscess

A skin abscess, or boil, is a swollen, painful, red and warm lump of skin that may rupture and drain pus.


• Poison ivy, oak, and sumac

The toxin found in poison ivy, oak, and sumac causes an itchy, allergic rash with raised welts and blisters.


• Osteomyelitis (bone infection)

Osteomyelitis is an infection of a bone that causes pain, swelling, and redness.


• Chemical burns

A chemical burn can cause symptoms ranging from burning and blisters to pain and shortness of breath.


• Burn (heat or fire)

Burns caused by heat are called thermal burns and can cause pain swelling, skin changes, blisters and more.