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Hello doctor- i have cellulitus on my forehead and eye. i am taking a steroid and antibiotic. is there anything else i can do to cut swelling at home?
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Yes: Cool compresses and elevation. It may take 24-48 hours for the oral antibiotics and steroids to make a difference.
Answered 10/6/2017
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