A member asked:

My husband has had cellulitis 4 times in the last 6 months all in the same area. it seems to get better with anti biotics. what could cause this?

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Dr. Paul Skudder answered

Specializes in Vascular Surgery

Maybe venous stasis.: People often treated w recurrent "cellulitis" in ED, primary docs,urgent care, wound center, etc. when true diagnosis is venous stasis/venous insufficiency, not cellulitis or infection . Causes redness, edema, pain. Antibiotics not the answer. Ultrasound WITH REFLUX STUDIES & Vascular consult needed to assess. Commonly easy to treat with simple procedure in Dr Office, local anes, great result.

Answered 1/7/2019

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