What's the cause ?: Cellulitis is basically a visible inflammation (itis) of the skin and soft tissues (red, hot, swollen and tender) . It can be caused by many things including sunburn (radiation), trauma (sprained ankle) or poor vein circulation (stasis dermatitis). It need not be caused by bacteria. If you have repeated episodes of this, get to a wound care or vascular specialist, the diagnoses you have is wrong.
Answered 9/25/2017
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Bad idea: Cellulitis is often a strep infection, and can kill you if neglected. Use it as an adjunct to antibiotics if at all.
Answered 2/25/2018
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