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Got sunburn on legs, started swelling on holiday then ankles swollen,which never happen me before.two days after first swelling saw gp, diagnosed cellulitis.that was thurs night. ,1stfull day antibiotics fri. ankle swelling gone but up to thighs hot?
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See doc if continues: need to let antibiotics take effect, but could be just a photo contact derm that might need top steroids as well
Answered 6/15/2018
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Take your Meds : And make sure you get better every day. If gets worse, return immediately to doc.
Answered 6/15/2018
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