A 21-year-old member asked:
is cortisone effective in treating cellulitis?
3 doctor answers
Dr. Morris Westfried answered
45 years experience Dermatology
No: Only for the redness or color change. You must use antibiotics.
Answered on May 30, 2020
Dr. Peter Wiggin answered
35 years experience Wound care
No and yes: Cellulitis is usually considered a infectious process therefore antibiotics are a first line treatment. When warrented steroids are also often used for systemic effects. Steroids may be recommended in situations such as spider bite.
Answered on Jul 10, 2018
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Dr. Michael Miller answered
35 years experience Wound care
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 on Oct 15, 2018
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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered
48 years experience Pathology
Healing: Itching is not uncommon in healing skin lesions. If the swelling and discharge have abated, it is likely a sign of healing.
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A 32-year-old male asked:
Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered
56 years experience Dermatology
Wrong question: Begin with a more precise diagnosis. See a dermatologist.
A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Ronald Krauser answered
51 years experience Rheumatology
See details: See a doctor and have the problem evaluated first. If a cortisone shot is indicated, it can be done at that time.
A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Dorsey answered
35 years experience Wound care
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 ... Read More
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