Question 1

i have  cellulitis on my scalp and i just got on to some antibiotics.  can it still spread while i'm on those antibiotics?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Its good your doctor started you on antibiotics but after a normal course about 7- 10 day should be re checked to made sure no further progression of cellulitis.

Question 2

how common is it for cellulitis to spread to distant locations? treated for facial cellulitis  and now i have it on my leg requiring a new antibiotic

Accepted Answer

Not uncommon: especially if it is invasive bacteria, such as MRSA.  If you get too many of them, you should be tested for conditions that predispose you to infection, such as diabetes.

Question 3

i've had nasal cellulitis a month. i'm taking antibiotics and use bactroban in nostrils. rash on cheeks spread to eyelid. will bactroban help eyelid?

Accepted Answer

Facial infection??: Nasal cellulitis is a very serious issue. Best to have VERY close follow up with your treating docs.

Question 4

my wife was bitten by some sort of insect. it appears to be a spider bite. red cellulitis that is spreading, center is open draining. what antibiotic?

Accepted Answer

See doctor ASAP: My guess is that this isn&#x27;t from an insect bite, but that part doesn&#x27;t matter. It isn&#x27;t possible to judge the best antibiotic except by in-person exam and maybe testing. Your wife should not treat herself for this, needs to see a doctor immediately. If her own doctor can&#x27;t see her right away, she should go to an urgent care clinic or emergency room.

Question 5

what are signs that your  cellulitis needs to be treated in hospital? area looks a little red but no streaks or spreading of redness. no fever. no nausea or unwell feeling. im hoping the antibiotic heals it up (on day 3).never had cellulitis before?

Accepted Answer

Cellulitis : It makes you have fever shaking chills and your blood pressure falls. Discuss with someone who can look at your area.

Question 6

cellulitis on my lower spine,  antibiotic has stopped spreading, is now yellow pus and i have sore throat, fatigue & bodyaches. should i go to the er?

Accepted Answer

Yes to ER: cellulitis has not resolved fully &amp; needs re- evaluation.

Question 7

i was bitten by an insect in a pool. the area is really inflamed and its been 3 days. i dont want to get cellulitis. i need antibiotics. what can i do?

Accepted Answer

Insect bite: If the area bitten by the insect has increasing inflammation, redness, pain, it is best to consult your doctor or go to the nearest clinic to find out if there is cellulitis.

Question 8

what antibiotic is used for cellulitis?

Accepted Answer

Cellulitis: Uncomplicated cellulitis is most commonly caused by strep bacteria and usually can be treated with any penicillin group of antibiotics. More complicated forms of cellulitis with possible abscess require drainage of an abscess and antibiotics based on culture results.

Question 9

what is a good antibiotic for cellulitis following iv?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Bactrim/septra(trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole and Clindamycin are great choices and cheap!unless sensitivity from your culture results says otherwise.Then your doctor will prescribe you that particular antibiotics to best treat your cellulitis, which could be very expensive.

Question 10

how long does it take an antibiotic to work on cellulitis?

Accepted Answer

7-10 days: Once effective antibiotics are started for cellulitis there is usually improvement in 2-3 days.  It may take 7-10 days of treatment for it to completely resolve.

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I have cellulitis on my scalp and i just got on to some antibiotics. can it still spread while i'm on those antibiotics?

A member asked:

How common is it for cellulitis to spread to distant locations? treated for facial cellulitis and now i have it on my leg requiring a new antibiotic

A member asked:

I've had nasal cellulitis a month. i'm taking antibiotics and use bactroban in nostrils. rash on cheeks spread to eyelid. will bactroban help eyelid?

A member asked:

My wife was bitten by some sort of insect. it appears to be a spider bite. red cellulitis that is spreading, center is open draining. what antibiotic?

A member asked:

What are signs that your cellulitis needs to be treated in hospital? area looks a little red but no streaks or spreading of redness. no fever. no nausea or unwell feeling. im hoping the antibiotic heals it up (on day 3).never had cellulitis before?

A member asked:

Cellulitis on my lower spine, antibiotic has stopped spreading, is now yellow pus and i have sore throat, fatigue & bodyaches. should i go to the er?

A member asked:

I was bitten by an insect in a pool. the area is really inflamed and its been 3 days. i dont want to get cellulitis. i need antibiotics. what can i do?

A member asked:

What antibiotic is used for cellulitis?

A member asked:

What is a good antibiotic for cellulitis following iv?

A member asked:

How long does it take an antibiotic to work on cellulitis?

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