skin disorders
Erysipelas
Symptoms of Erysipelas
Erysipelas causes a shiny, painful, red, raised patch on the skin. The edges have distinct borders and do not blend into the nearby normal skin. The patch feels warm and firm to the touch. Erysipelas occurs most frequently on the legs and face. People often have a high fever, chills, and a general feeling of illness (malaise). In another form of erysipelas, blisters form on the skin. 