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I am on antibiotics for cellulitis. should i also use a warm compress on the wound?

Q: i am on antibiotics for cellulitis. should i also use a warm compress on the wound?

: If warm compress eases the pain, you can do it. If you do not have any pain, you do not need to.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

If warm compress eases the pain, you can do it. If you do not have any pain, you do not need to.

Answered 6/7/2022

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A member asked:

I am on antibiotics for cellulitis. should i also use a warm compress on the wound?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

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