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Bacterial infection on pelvic and groin. perscribed keflex. is slight skin flake normal? heavy soreness is that usual? how long does it take to heal?
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Yes,yes and 7-10 day: Skin flaking often occurs when swelling goes down.Soreness in normal but if it persist you may need a different antibiotic.These type of infection often take 7-10 days to clear up.
Answered 9/26/2013
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