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How Can Cellulitis Be Treated?

I have recently been released from hospital after treatment for cellulitis.I have been on Clindamycin since my release for a period of 7 days.Swelling has now been reduced substantualy .there are still areas of pink and blue and the skin within the area is starting to peel.I do not now have any pain .Is this quite normal for skin to behave in this way.Thank you
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
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Once cellulitis is resolving with antibiotics, as the inflammation and swelling reduce, the epithelium layer of the skin will start to peel off. This is quite normal. The areas of discoloration will also become normal. To hasten up the process of getting back your normal skin texture, you may apply ant skin softner like petroleum jelly(Vaseline), Nivea or any such cream twice a day.
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How Can Cellulitis Be Treated?

Once cellulitis is resolving with antibiotics, as the inflammation and swelling reduce, the epithelium layer of the skin will start to peel off. This is quite normal. The areas of discoloration will also become normal. To hasten up the process of getting back your normal skin texture, you may apply ant skin softner like petroleum jelly(Vaseline), Nivea or any such cream twice a day.