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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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Dr. William Coutts ii answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

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.

Dr Willson agreed

Answered 5/2/2015

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