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I just went to an urgent care due to a red circular rash just in left armpit. they said its cellulitis. i don't have it anywhere else.prescribed meds ?
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See a real Dr: Most, not just a few, MOST diagnoses of "cellulitis" are not correct. Among the worst offenders are the urgent care people. Since you left out the details there is no other possible advice except to see another Dr, preferably a dermatologist.
Answered 6/28/2016
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