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Can Impetigo Cause Redness And Swelling Around The Eyes, Forehead And Face?
I was diagnosed with impetigo yesterday that started as a small place on my scalp. I got anitibiotic today but the redness and swelling around my eyes, forehead and going down my facial area seems to be getting worse. There is itiching of the areas but the swelling is worsening. can impetigo lead to these sysmptms or is it something else
Thu, 30 Jun 2016
Hi
According to your complaints it doesn't look like impetigo. Instead it seems to be cellulitis.
I would recommend you to take broad spectrum antibiotics and anti inflammatory medicines.
Regards
According to your complaints it doesn't look like impetigo. Instead it seems to be cellulitis.
I would recommend you to take broad spectrum antibiotics and anti inflammatory medicines.
Regards
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