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Suggest Treatment For Cellulitis

Hi I was diagnosed with cellulistis about a week and a half ago. It started out as a minor red rash under my left eye. It hurt pretty bad. Now I have been taking antibiotics since then. The red is gone, no pain, just minor tenderness on my face. I have a few scars here and there now. Are the scars a good thing? Am I getting better?
Wed, 22 Oct 2014
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Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.
The cellulitis can be because of the infection from a tooth or a hair follicle. Nothing to be panic, consult a oral physician and get it evaluated to find out the cause and confirm the diagnosis. If it is a hair follicle infection, then only antibiotics like amoxicillin and metronidazole. If it is a tooth infection, you have to get the tooth treated. The scare might have resulted from the swelling and pigmentation, this will heal once the infection subsides.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
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Suggest Treatment For Cellulitis

Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The cellulitis can be because of the infection from a tooth or a hair follicle. Nothing to be panic, consult a oral physician and get it evaluated to find out the cause and confirm the diagnosis. If it is a hair follicle infection, then only antibiotics like amoxicillin and metronidazole. If it is a tooth infection, you have to get the tooth treated. The scare might have resulted from the swelling and pigmentation, this will heal once the infection subsides. I hope my answer will help you, take care.