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I have pain in my forearm and the surface of my arm is very red. there are no bumps, and it doesn't itch. doctor thinks it's cellulitis. help?
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Cellulitis: All the help you need is right there with your doctor. Go back and do what he or she says!
Answered 4/15/2015
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Start antibiotics: Depending on the severity of the cellulitis you may need to be on antibiotics through an IV or by mouth, depending on the severity of the cellulitis.
Answered 6/10/2014
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What's the cause ?: Cellulitis is basically a visible inflammation (itis) of the skin and soft tissues (red, hot, swollen and tender) . It can be caused by many things including sunburn (radiation), trauma (sprained ankle) or poor vein circulation (stasis dermatitis). It need not be caused by bacteria. If you have repeated episodes of this, get to a wound care or vascular specialist, the diagnoses you have is wrong.
Answered 9/29/2016
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