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Skin, Wounds & Stings

Cellulitis & Skin Infection Treatment

Walk-in antibiotic treatment for cellulitis and spreading skin infections — redness, warmth, and swelling diagnosed and treated same-day in the Roanoke Valley.

Overview

What it is

Cellulitis is a bacterial infection of the skin and the tissue beneath it. It usually enters through a small break: a cut, an insect bite, a crack between the toes. Legs are the most common site. Unlike a surface irritation, cellulitis will not clear on its own; it needs antibiotics, and it can spread quickly if ignored.

Symptoms

Common symptoms

An area of redness that is spreading or expanding
Skin that is warm to the touch and swollen
Tenderness or pain in the affected area
Skin that looks tight, glossy, or dimpled like orange peel
Fever, chills, or feeling generally unwell
Red streaking toward the trunk in some infections

Ready to be seen today?

No appointment needed at any of our three clinics. Call ahead if you have questions — we will tell you honestly whether to walk in, see your primary care provider, or go to an emergency department.

Ready when you are

Not sure if we can help?

Call the clinic nearest you — our staff will tell you honestly whether to walk in, see your primary care provider, or go to an emergency department.