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Cellulitis in ankle/foot. on day 6/10 of antibiotics, condition has improved a lot. can i shave my legs (avoiding impacted area)? if not now, when? :)

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Probably: Which antibiotic? Underlying predisposing condition leading to cellulitis?

Answered 9/3/2016

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