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How Can Cellulitis On The Leg Be Treated?

I currently have a case of cellulitis of my leg. It is just a rash, has not and doesnt show any signs of coming to a head to be drained or anything like that. Im 4 days in my antibiotics, i was just curious how safe sexual activity with my girlfriend is?
Fri, 22 Sep 2017
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Regarding the cellulitis of the leg, please do continue the antibiotics till complete resolution of the inflammation. Please also give as much rest to the leg as is possible. When you sit down, please keep the leg elevated on another chair, to prevent swelling. If possible apply a soft roll with an elasto crepe graduated compression bandage from toe where it is tight and slowly reducing tightness as it is wrapped up to the knees. It is quite safe to have sexual activity since it will not aggravate the cellulitis.
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How Can Cellulitis On The Leg Be Treated?

Regarding the cellulitis of the leg, please do continue the antibiotics till complete resolution of the inflammation. Please also give as much rest to the leg as is possible. When you sit down, please keep the leg elevated on another chair, to prevent swelling. If possible apply a soft roll with an elasto crepe graduated compression bandage from toe where it is tight and slowly reducing tightness as it is wrapped up to the knees. It is quite safe to have sexual activity since it will not aggravate the cellulitis.