Cellulitis in special locations

Warning

Most cellulitis goes to general medicine, unless it is in a special area of there are special circumstances. Please see the cellulitis in special location adult referral pathway for the agreed management of specific types of cellulitis.

Editorial Information

Last reviewed: 04/06/2025

Next review date: 04/06/2027

Author(s): Andrew Stevenson.

Author email(s): Andrew.stevenson@nhs.scot.

Reviewer name(s): Deepankar Datta, Andrew Stevenson.