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Does cellulitis get worse looking over time if not treated? how so?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Quite often - yes: Cellulitis can continue to spread and sometimes there can be disastrous consequences if not treated.

Answered 9/12/2017

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