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Features of venous eczema and cellulitis
| Venous eczema | Cellulitis |
|---|---|
| Red, warm, painful, and tender to touch | Red, warm, painful, and tender to touch |
| Usually chronic | Insidious (usually develops over 24-72 hours) |
| Diffuse and poorly demarcated | Usually well demarcated |
| Increase in exudate | No increase in exudate |
| Itchy | Not itchy |
| Scaly | Not scaly |
| Treated with topical steroids | Treated with systemic antibiotics |
