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Painful tender area of skin.was a bit red yesterday. dr said cellulitis. red disappeared. still pain tender which spread. could this be something else?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Haider Goussous answered

Anti biotics?: I THINK YOU SHOULD GIVE 3-4 DAYS MORE IF HE STARTED YOU ON ANTIBIOTICS

Answered 5/12/2014

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Dr. Robert Dorsey answered

Possibly: but doubt it. will probably take several days for the pain to resolve. continue your antibiotics. if concerned see your doctor.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/27/2014

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A member asked:

Painful tender area of skin.was a bit red yesterday. dr said cellulitis. red disappeared. still pain tender which spread. could this be something else?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Haider Goussous answered

Dr. Robert Dorsey answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

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