How long does it take cellulitis to heal? been on 2 rounds of 10 day antibiotics. skin still red & peeling on heel. no pain anymore.

Antibiotics: You should be seen by infectious disease physician . You may have possible of either resistant organisms , associated tinea infection , any dm or associated vascular factors that contributing recurrent infection.

Cellulitis: It is possibly not cellulitis. May be an inflammatory condition called eczema or a fungus. You could try Hydrocortisone cream or Clotrimazole cream but seems like good time to see a dermatologist.

Cellulitis normally: Should heal with one course. However, if you are on the wrong antibiotic, are immunocompromised, if there is an underling abcess or the diagnosis is incorrect - these could be reasons why your problem persists. Having said that, on occasion, sometimes an infection could be strong that an extra round may be required. A doctor should be able monitor through blood work, i.E w.B.C and esr.

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.