: Erysipelas affects the upper dermis and superficial lymphatics. Because the ear pinna lacks deeper dermis and subcutaneous fat, any infection of the ear itself strongly suggests erysipelas.
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: Patients are typically treated with intravenous or oral antibacterial medications , which generally lead to a full recovery. : Erysipelas affects the upper dermis and superficial