Underlying prob's: Chronic cellulitis is usually related to underlying problems involving venous insufficiency (poor circulation), diabetes, or other medical conditions that predispose one to increased infections such as cellulitis. These underlying problems should be looked at to see if improvements can be made. See a specialist to address these issues. Meds only help with acute infection but will keep recurring.
Answered 5/19/2013
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See doc: Sometimes you can indeed truly have cellulitis which is often treated with appropriate antibiotics, and if you have leg swelling ( venous insufficiency or lymph edema) , with compression. Sometimes there are different states which look like cellulitis, such as dermatitis, which will respond better to topical steroids for example. Your doc should help with a treatment plan.
Answered 9/28/2016
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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 9/12/2013
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