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How To Treat Recurring Painful Itchy Swollen Skin Rashes On Body?

I have a very painful itchy scaley swollen skin rash that was only on my wrists & top of hands. Four weeks of Prednisone & Hydroxyzine totally healed them. Five days later it was back & ten times worse. Plus had spread tp my upper arms , face, thighs. Buttox, & belly. Now I am on Cephalexin 500 3xs daily ,Vicodin, & the Hydroxyzine. For 3 months I have been restricted to my home battling this disgusting medical problem that is now in control of my life Depression .low self esteem & even suicidal thoughts have all kicked in. Med. Checkdiagnosed me w/ Celuitis.....Is there a cure for this?
Tue, 7 Aug 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Cellulitis is a bacterial infection of the skin. Proper antibiotic treatment and proper cleaning of wound (if present) is the main line of treatment. Do consult your Dermatologist to arrive a diagnosis and undergo tests advised by him and follow his treatment. You need not worry so much as cellulitis is a curable condition and you can consult a Psychiatrist if you are depressed very much.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Siva Subramanian.
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How To Treat Recurring Painful Itchy Swollen Skin Rashes On Body?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Cellulitis is a bacterial infection of the skin. Proper antibiotic treatment and proper cleaning of wound (if present) is the main line of treatment. Do consult your Dermatologist to arrive a diagnosis and undergo tests advised by him and follow his treatment. You need not worry so much as cellulitis is a curable condition and you can consult a Psychiatrist if you are depressed very much. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Siva Subramanian.