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Is Cephalexin Safe To Be Taken For Cellulitis Caused Due To A Blister?

I recently had shingles and have developed a case of cellulitis due to a non healing large blister. My pcp put me on 200 mg of Doxycycline per day for 7 days and the area began to scab and heal. One area has reopened and has a thick green discharge. Would you recommend another antibiotic such as Keflex? I ve done some research and it seems that is recommended for skin infections
Mon, 10 Apr 2017
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Thanks for the query.
Cephalexin is a potent antibiotic and be iused in skin infection.
Use a topical antibiotic cream like mupirocine twice daily.
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Is Cephalexin Safe To Be Taken For Cellulitis Caused Due To A Blister?

Hello Thanks for the query. Cephalexin is a potent antibiotic and be iused in skin infection. Use a topical antibiotic cream like mupirocine twice daily.