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Does cephalexin 500mg helps for a scalp infection? my husband got red bumps and sometimes that side of his head looks dry and was given this at the er
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Usually: usually except for resistant bacteria like MRSA Staph infection ask your doctor
Answered 3/22/2020
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Yes: Cephalexin (Keflex) is a good antibiotic for skin infections.
Answered 4/19/2015
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