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A member asked:

I have cellulitis on my scalp and i just got on to some antibiotics. can it still spread while i'm on those antibiotics?

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Probably not: Its good your doctor started you on antibiotics but after a normal course about 7- 10 day should be re checked to made sure no further progression of cellulitis.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/24/2015

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Yes: It will take several days for the antibiotics to work.

Answered 7/8/2018

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