Suggest Treatment For Cellulitis Around The Nose And Face

Posted on Sat, 25 Jul 2015

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Sat, 25 Jul 2015 Answered on

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Question : I went to the Dr. two days ago and was diagnosed with cellulitis in the area of my nose that was spreading to my cheek and upper lip. He prescribed Keflex and dicloxacillin. I think it's getting a little better, but the area of my nose where the cellulitis started has turned black. Is the black flesh of concern?

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Not of concern

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thanks for the query

I have seen the attached photo and it looks like your cellulitis is getting better. The pigmentation mark is left behind because of the infection. I recommend that you approach a dermatologist after your full course of antibiotics, kojic acid ointment can be applied over it to reduce the pigmentation.

I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (21 minutes later)

I think the black flesh is more than just pigmentation. It's like a scab, except that the area where it is was never really an open wound. It's like the skin has turned hard and black. I don't know much about gangrene, but it looks a little bit like that. Will it eventually fall off as the skin heals?

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (12 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Not gangrene

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thanks for getting back

Gangrene usually develops because of reduced blood supply, in cellulitis there is no such pathology. The skin has turned hard and black because of the infection. Once cellulitis is better,new cells will replace this and it will heal.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar