Cellulitis is commonly misdiagnosed and may be incorrectly applied as a diagnosis in 1 in 3 cases. There are many causes of ‘pseudocellulitis’, including: stasis dermatitis, acute lipodermatosclerosis, lymphedema, eczematous dermatitis, contact dermatitis, gout and tinea pedis. The most common among these is stasis dermatitis which generally affects the bilateral lower legs. In the setting of bilateral lower leg skin changes, causes of ‘pseudocellulitis’ should be considered. For more information:
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