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I have cellulitis and have been on antibiotic for 2 days and now it has started to itch...what does that mean?
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Healing: The itching means that the infection is healing. If it gets too uncomfortable, try putting a compress soaked with a solution that contains oatmeal and baking soda.
Answered 5/2/2015
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