can u get cellulitis on ur butt?

My husband has a very painful knott on his butt cheek the size of an egg. He also has a fever of 100.8. It looks like it can be cellulitis. What should i do for him at home?

If you think it’s cellulitis consult doctor. It’s important to identify and treat cellulitis early because the condition can cause a serious infection by spreading rapidly throughout your body.

Cellulitis is usually diagnosed based on its typical appearance. It’s time to have your doctor take a look if you’re taking care of a wound or the wound is getting red, more painful, warm to touch, or is draining.

Cellulitis treatment usually is a prescription oral antibiotic.