Erysipelas: Or something else? Differential Diagnosis

Skin and subcutaneous (L00-L99).

Cardiovascular system (I00-I99).

  • Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) with stasis dermatitis and hypodermitis (inflammation of the subcutis).
  • Phlebitis (inflammation of the veins)
  • Deep vein thrombosis (TBVT)

Infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99).

Musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99).

  • Necrotizing fasciitis – foudroyant, bacterial soft tissue infection of the skin and subcutis involving the fascia, caused by Streptococcus pyogenes (GAS, group A streptococci).

Injuries, poisonings, and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T98).

  • Angioneurotic edema – swelling of the subcutis (submucosa) or submucosa (submucosal connective tissue) that usually affects the lips and eyelids but may also involve the tongue or other organs
  • Insect bite (insect bite reaction).