Cellulitis (cont.)
Medical Author:
Sandra Gonzalez Gompf, MD, FACP
Sandra Gonzalez Gompf, MD, FACPMedical Editor:
Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, Chief Medical Editor
Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, Chief Medical EditorMelissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, is a U.S. board-certified Anatomic Pathologist with subspecialty training in the fields of Experimental and Molecular Pathology. Dr. Stöppler's educational background includes a BA with Highest Distinction from the University of Virginia and an MD from the University of North Carolina. She completed residency training in Anatomic Pathology at Georgetown University followed by subspecialty fellowship training in molecular diagnostics and experimental pathology. IN THIS ARTICLE
Cellulitis MedicationsAntibiotics are prescribed by mouth or by injection. Be sure to tell your doctor about any reactions you may have had in the past to antibiotics. Cellulitis Surgery
Follow-upOnce you leave the doctor's office, be sure to take all the antibiotics prescribed. Do not stop taking the antibiotics early, even if the infection seems to be gone. The doctor may want to see you in two to three days to see if the cellulitis is improving. Viewer Comments & ReviewsCellulitis - TreatmentThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:What treatment was effective for your cellulitis? Cellulitis - Symptoms ExperiencedThe eMedicineHealth physician editors asked:The symptoms of cellulitis can vary greatly from patient to patient. What were your initial symptoms? |
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Cellulitis is a term that describes the inflammatory response caused by bacteria in the skin below the epidermis.
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