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My skin on my lower leg is peeling after a treated case of cellulitis. i took keflex 14 days and its been about 3days since ending rx and skin is peeling as though it was sunburned. is using palmers for dry skin ok to use. will this peeling go on?

Q: my skin on my lower leg is peeling after a treated case of cellulitis. i took keflex 14 days and its been about 3days since ending rx and skin is peeling as though it was sunburned. is using palmers for dry skin ok to use. will this peeling go on?

: The peeling is harmless and probably will stop in a few days. It's nothing to worry about. (Palmer's cream might not help much, but it isn't harmful, so feel free to use it.)

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

The peeling is harmless and probably will stop in a few days. It's nothing to worry about. (Palmer's cream might not help much, but it isn't harmful, so feel free to use it.)

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 1/30/2023

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A member asked:

My skin on my lower leg is peeling after a treated case of cellulitis. i took keflex 14 days and its been about 3days since ending rx and skin is peeling as though it was sunburned. is using palmers for dry skin ok to use. will this peeling go on?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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