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Cellulitis
You have an infection of the skin known as cellulitis. This usually starts with a scrape, cut, insect bite, blister or other opening in the skin which becomes infected. This is a serious condition. It must be watched closely to be sure the infection is not spreading.
With antibiotic treatment, the size of the red area will gradually shrink in size until the skin returns to normal. This will take 7-10 days.
The red area should never increase in size once the antibiotic medicine has been started. Occasionally, an infection will be resistant to one antibiotic and another one will have to be used.
HOME CARE:
FOLLOW UP with your doctor or this facility as directed. Check the infected area daily for the warning signs listed below.
GET PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION if any of the following occur:
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