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My cellulitis symptoms lasted a week and disappeared completely a month ago, could it come back?

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Dr. Corinne Kauderer answered

Specializes in Wound care

Red,hot,swollen: If you had cellulitis one month ago, unless you reinfect yourself, it should not reappear. Sometimes, if you scratch yourself with dirty nails, or with an object that is not clean, the cellulitis may return. Wash well with soap and water and don't scratch.

Dr Blinski agreed

Answered 2/9/2017

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A member asked:

My cellulitis symptoms lasted a week and disappeared completely a month ago, could it come back?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Corinne Kauderer answered

Dr Blinski agreed

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