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Cellulitis, Swelling, Itching, Bumps On Hand,took Amoxicillin 500mg. Healing Time?
I think i have a form of Celulitis on my hand. I have swelling and itching and small bumps. It has gotten progressively worse since I cut my hand a few days ago. It could also be a form of poison ivy since I reached into the rough on a golf course to pick up my ball..I tried using topicals and actually took a few antibiotics (Amoxicillin 500 mg) left over. It has become so uncomfortable, it actually awoke me out of my sleep. My clinic opens at 8am, I will go there ASAP. What else can I do until then> Thank-you!
Thu, 3 Oct 2013
Hello,
Cellulitis is bacterial infection of the subcutaneous tissue(Mostly fat). If uncontrolled with systemic antibiotic it tends to spread thought the subcutaneous plane. It may cause pus, ulcer and sepsis.
Apply a crepe bandage to the area and keep the part in the raised position and consult your doctor and get treated with systemic antibiotics.
Cellulitis is bacterial infection of the subcutaneous tissue(Mostly fat). If uncontrolled with systemic antibiotic it tends to spread thought the subcutaneous plane. It may cause pus, ulcer and sepsis.
Apply a crepe bandage to the area and keep the part in the raised position and consult your doctor and get treated with systemic antibiotics.
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