Question 1

what is treatment for facial cellulitis i?

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Antibiotics : Cellulitis is an infection that has gotten into the skin. You typically need antibiotics to treat this.

Question 2

is there an effective treatment for cellulitis?

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Yes: Local hygiene soap and water, wound care products, antibiotic ointments, along with either antibiotics you take orally or taken by an IV in your vein all can be used separately or in combinitation to effectively tret cellulitis.

Question 3

what is a home treatment for cellulitis if diabetic?

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Cellulitis- diabetic: If you are diabetic, having cellulitis is more serious, and you should see your doctor/provider.  He/she can determine if the infection is extensive enough to warrant hospitalization with IV antibiotics, or need surgical debridement.  If he/she thinks it is limited, and can be treated with antibiotics, then it can be treated at home, accordingly.  Please see your doctor for this.

Question 4

how can a sunburn cause cellulitis and what is the treatment?

Accepted Answer

Yes and no: A sunburn can open the skin barrier to surface germs that can enter the oozing open wound and cause cellulitis or impetigo. Keeping the burn clean and using antibiotic sprays or ointments can prevent this. If it is progressing, see the doc for additional measures.

Question 5

can cellulitis go away with out treatment?

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Cellulitis: Cellulitis is a bacterial infection that spreads through the skin causing red, tender areas on the skin that enlarge fairly rapidly. The body has significant immune defenses that can control very small areas of cellutlitis [e.g. Hang nails, assuming you do healthy things like wash carefully; keep covered), but the larger areas of cellulitis (anything over an inch) should be treated with antibiotics.

Question 6

is there a for sure treatment for cellulitis?

Accepted Answer

Antibiotics: Cellulitis is a bacterial infection that involves deeper layers of subcutaneous tissue and can spread quickly, sometimes leading to life-threatening complications. Proper treatment with antibiotics, often initial intravenously then followed by oral treatment, is the appropriate way to treat. If cultures are available then that will greatly aid the choice of medicines.

Question 7

how long after beginning treatment for cellulitis do the symptoms begin to go away?

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Depends: Pain and fever should be over. Swelling may take a few days to weeks to subside. Color changes may take months to return to normal. All these things will take longer if the person is overweight.
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Question 8

treatment  for cellulitis
extreme infection ?

Accepted Answer

Antibiotics: Antibiotics are used to treat cellulitis or infection of skin tissues. So go see your Family Doc for evaluation &amp; treatment. Check out http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/cellulitis/basics/definition/con-20023471 for info.

Question 9

what is a good antibiotic for cellulitis following the i. v. antibiotic treatment?

Accepted Answer

It depends: There are bacteria that are resistant to certain antibiotics and are not effective. Your doctor needs to consider what antibiotics have been used in the past , possibly culture the infection to see what antibiotics will work now if needed.

Question 10

i have cellulitis from an abcess is it a good sign the pain isn't as bad even though the infection is still bad i haven't gotten treatment yet?

Accepted Answer

Please go to ER: Decrease in pain in a spreading infection is a dangerous sign, as the infection may be affecting the nerves in the skin and soft tissues. Cellulitis and abscess may need to be treated with IV antibiotics. Please go to the hospital emergency room to be evaluated and treated as soon as possible.

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