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How Can severe Cellulitis Be Treated?
I have been told by my GP that I have cellulitis. I (think) I understand what it is, but how can I deal with any symptoms as they appear - i.e. a burning sensation on the skin of the lower calf, which I suspect is a reaction to the fabric of my bedsheets. Is moisturizer a good idea?
Wed, 31 Oct 2018
Hi,
Cellulitis is subcutaneous skin infection caused by bacteria. usually you will be prescribed antibiotics if your infection is increasing or persistent. cellulitis is not a reaction to fabric of your bed sheet. Mosturization won't have any effect on infection. It will neither worsen nor improve cellulitis.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Saralkumar R. Desai,
General & Family Physician
Cellulitis is subcutaneous skin infection caused by bacteria. usually you will be prescribed antibiotics if your infection is increasing or persistent. cellulitis is not a reaction to fabric of your bed sheet. Mosturization won't have any effect on infection. It will neither worsen nor improve cellulitis.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Saralkumar R. Desai,
General & Family Physician
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