Question 1

can i use betamethasone dp for cellulitis on my ear?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Steroids do not treat infections they can make things worse. If this is truly a cellulitis you need antibiotics not a steroid. You should see your doctor to get checked and get the proper medication.

Question 2

i had two cellulitis infections (one behind ear and one on lower stomach) at same time with a very swollen lymph node behind my ear. is this unusual?

Accepted Answer

Not unusual: But needs attention, you may want to check your random blood sugar level, as a screening, also happens if you're hairy and probably overweight, not unusual, best wishes

Question 3

i just noticed a small lump behind my 1 yr old infant's ear. it's hard & painless without  discoloration.what could it be? he had cellulitis 6 m ago.

Accepted Answer

It could be lymph: Node, keep an eye on it.

Question 4

my son is experiencing  enlarged or tender lymph nodes for 4 weeks. he has a large lymph node swollen behind his ear and smaller ones throughout left side of neck. he was diagnosed over 4 weeks ago with cellulitis of the cartilage on his ear.

Accepted Answer

Infection: The lymph nodes are likely due to his cellulitis which is an infection of his skin. If the lymph nodes persist well after his infection clears, please see his doctor for a full physical examination.

Question 5

my left forearm and hand is beat red and very hot.this has been occurring for 3 months now. there is some slight swelling.there's no pain, i haven't injured it.i've r/o blood clot, cellulitis and carpal tunnel.my left ear is always hot too.   help me?

Accepted Answer

: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be prudent to see a doctor. Wish you good health!

Question 6

i had an abcess and now i have cellulitis but there's a huge blood fill blisster where the head of the abcess used to be is that normal?

Accepted Answer

No: You have cellulitis you should be on antibiotics and have the abscess drained again to evacuate the blood.

Question 7

i know i have sinusitis. i also just got preseptal cellulitis. it doesn't look like a stye. there is no pus head. whole lid is swollen. the 2 linked?

Accepted Answer

Go to the ER: It is impossible to say without being able to do an exam but I am concerned about a devastating condition called mucormycosis. It is a rare fungal infection that often affects the sinus and can spread rapidly. You should probably go to the er and be evaluated by an ophthalmologist (eye surgeon).

Question 8

i have an inflamed upper earlobe post piercing day 10. extremely painful, warm to touch and swollen. concerned about the need of antibiotics and possible cellulitis?

Accepted Answer

Probable: The timing you describe could indeed be infection needing treatment. May want to try antibiotic ointment and cleansing area at least daily but your symptoms are worrisome. Consider televisit so doctor can see ear or picture of ear to make decision on oral antibiotics and do it now as the longer you wait if it is infection the harder to clear and more damage that may occur.

Question 9

i have a lump on my head that is sore and tender when touched or moving my hair. i was once told it was cellulitis and took meds but symptoms came bac?

Accepted Answer

See Dr.: Better have it seen by a physician who can prescribe antibiotics and or antifungals if needed. Difficult to diagnose without seeing it.

Question 10

diagnosed cellulitis 3days ago.bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) since then not resolvd.been like that 5days lump redness n pain bigger n more. should it be cut. no white head?

Accepted Answer

Treatment failure: Symptoms of an illness that will respond to a particular antibiotic usually start to improve within 3-4 days. Most physicians would consider this a treatment failure and either re-diagnose or treat with something else.

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Can i use betamethasone dp for cellulitis on my ear?

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I had two cellulitis infections (one behind ear and one on lower stomach) at same time with a very swollen lymph node behind my ear. is this unusual?

A member asked:

I just noticed a small lump behind my 1 yr old infant's ear. it's hard & painless without discoloration.what could it be? he had cellulitis 6 m ago.

A member asked:

My son is experiencing enlarged or tender lymph nodes for 4 weeks. he has a large lymph node swollen behind his ear and smaller ones throughout left side of neck. he was diagnosed over 4 weeks ago with cellulitis of the cartilage on his ear.

A member asked:

My left forearm and hand is beat red and very hot.this has been occurring for 3 months now. there is some slight swelling.there's no pain, i haven't injured it.i've r/o blood clot, cellulitis and carpal tunnel.my left ear is always hot too. help me?

A member asked:

I had an abcess and now i have cellulitis but there's a huge blood fill blisster where the head of the abcess used to be is that normal?

A member asked:

I know i have sinusitis. i also just got preseptal cellulitis. it doesn't look like a stye. there is no pus head. whole lid is swollen. the 2 linked?

A member asked:

I have an inflamed upper earlobe post piercing day 10. extremely painful, warm to touch and swollen. concerned about the need of antibiotics and possible cellulitis?

A member asked:

I have a lump on my head that is sore and tender when touched or moving my hair. i was once told it was cellulitis and took meds but symptoms came bac?

A member asked:

Diagnosed cellulitis 3days ago.bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) since then not resolvd.been like that 5days lump redness n pain bigger n more. should it be cut. no white head?

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