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A 35-year-old female asked:

Cellulitis on inner thigh, on day 6 of atb's, redness/swelling gone, now just left with what looks like 2 brown bruises, is this normal?

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Dr. Creighton Wrightanswered

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What started: Varicose vein? Clot? Injury? The history and exams are needed to discern the issues.

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A 50-year-old female asked:

I have cellulitis on my leg. 4 days of doxycycline did not work. Switched to Clindamycin 17 days. The redness is gone but there is still some swelling and pink color. The skin peeled and is very shiny. Also a bit warm to the touch?

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A 58-year-old female asked about a member:

Grandson has red patch on thigh at groin. No bites, no scrapes, no bruise. Warm and very tender. Could it be cellulitis?

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A 28-year-old male asked:

16 days treatment cellulitis right leg. Finished antibiotics 11 days ago. Little change since. Still red/warm. No pain slight swelling. Back 2 hosp?

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A 25-year-old female asked:

Yesterday,I've bitten by a mosquito in upper eye lid,when I wake up today I found a red tender swelling,I think its cellulitis,what's most suitable Ab?

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A 27-year-old female asked:

Pain in my along my inner right thigh only when I touch it or bend my leg. No swelling, redness, or bruising.

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Last updated Jun 7, 2015

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Swelling›Bruise or contusion›Skin infection (cellulitis)

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