I have cellulitis and i had it a year ago also. it doesn't seem to be spreading as fast this time. i've had all of the symptoms. what should i do?

Go see your PCP: My attendings back in boston had a saying..Cellulitis begets cellulitis. Lymphatic channels are scarred and tissue damaged. You should be evaluated by your pcp as soon as possible. Cellulitis is a severe and potentially life threatening condition.

Take antibiotics : Cellulitis is a skin infection usually caused by streptococcus or staphylococcus bacteria. It is very unlikely to resolve without antibiotic therapy. The bacteria are present in the skin and can cause damage to the lymphatic vessels which along withwhite cells & lymph glands clear the bacteria from the skin. Antibiotics kill bacteria or stun them to allow white cells to kill them.

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.