Hot Stuff: Thermal Imaging Aids in Cellulitis Diagnosis

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology
Aaron M Drucker, Vincent Piguet

Abstract

Cellulitis is commonly misdiagnosed, with resultant health care expenditures and complications from antibiotic overprescription. Ko et al. evaluate the use of thermal imaging to aid in the diagnosis of cellulitis, with promising results. Limitations include a small sample size and questionable applicability to bilateral leg findings, where cellulitis is unlikely regardless of temperature differential. Nevertheless, this technology has potential to improve patient care.

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