Cellulitis and soft tissue infections can be either purulent (containing pus) or non-purulent. Common non-purulent soft tissue infections include cellulitis, necrotizing fasciitis, and erysipelas. Cellulitis presents as expanding erythema with signs of inflammation and no pus or well-defined edges. Necrotizing fasciitis is a rapidly spreading infection of the skin and soft tissue including fascia. Risk factors include diabetes, immunosuppression, and obesity. Surgical inspection and debridement are often needed for severe non-purulent infections. Purulent infections include furuncles, carbuncles, and abscesses. Treatment involves incision and