A member asked:

Hello. i have been diagnosed with cellulitis of the toe, on antibiotics, no fever. not getting better, it's super itchy, yellow callous blisters.help.

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Dr. Scott Keith answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Re-check, soon.: Cellulitis can be caused by any number of bacteria and fungi. Without knowing the specifics, I'm afraid your only coarse is to have your toe re-examined, cultured and the appropriate antibiotic, anti fungal medications dispensed.

Answered 11/27/2017

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Dr. Cornelius Oleary answered

Specializes in Urgent Care

Urgent care : Studies show when an abscess develops you need to have it cleansed irrigated and incision and drainage performed. Update tetanus vaccine. Please let a MD examine. Good luck.

Answered 11/28/2017

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Be seen: You would want to be seen in followup. There are multiple possible reasons an infection does not respond initially to antibiotics: needs more time, wrong antibiotic, poor blood flow, development of resistant organism, development of an abcess just to name a few possibilities. Discuss the specifics of your case with your doctor.

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Follow: Up with treating provider. He may do incision or drainage or modify or add Antibiotics.

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